Then, they must be able to clarify what they do know from the presentation materials, what they need to know, where to find what they need, and how to use the information they find to solve the problem. To do these things successfully, students must be able to think analytically, synthetically, and evaluatively. Students must also have good interpersonal skills to be able to work as a team with joint responsibilities. PBL is, by definition, very interdisciplinary. PBL is used differently depending on the creativity of the faculty using the technique and according to disciplinary needs.
Nothing is a complete success.
However, it is an overwhelming success in most cases when impelemented correctly. Its weaknesses lie primarily in the concerns faculty have about the time it takes away from content learning. A WebQuest page. All rights reserved.