Elective Module 9 – Learning With Projects
Adapted from Activity 7: Dealing with Fears and Potential Problems

In this practical session we will consider some of the challenges raised by adopting a PBL approach, and how these can be overcome. When you start to use PBL in your lessons there can be many challenges, especially if you are the only one trying to be innovative in this way. Also, because you may not be used to it, you may fear the consequences of adopting PBL. This activity aims to look at some of the challenges of PBL, and to look at ways of dealing with the challenges and fears that you may have. You are encouraged to reflect on all the things you think could go wrong, and share your thoughts with the group.

From what you have learned about PBL so far, what do you think would be the major problems facing you in your school and in your classes as you start to implement the project you have begun devising? Use the template document for Challenges and Solutions to record the challenges and solutions that you have encountered so far. Save it in your home folder as Challenges and Solutions.