CONCLUSION
PBL is an experiential learning organized around self-directed investigation, explanation and resolution of problems in a collaborative small group environment. Although PBL has been welldocumented in medical education, there is a gap on PBL in social science subjects. Therefore, this study elaborates the challenges encountered by PBL adoption in social science subjects. This study was conducted within the context of Project Management course for students enrolled to the Development Science Program. Our finding indicates that the challenges consist of the following: designing a realistic problem, changing the students’ and stakeholders’ mind-set, the inability of students to manage internal group conflicts, limited time-frame and restricted ability of students to perform higher-order thinking. The finding highlights the need for specific studies on the factors influencing PBL group effectiveness.
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