As a problem-based learning tutor what was the most challenging situation that you have faced?

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During interaction with students in small groups in PBL we may face challenging situations, do you recall any challenging situation that you have faced as a tutor, would you like to share this experience and what did you learn from such moments.

Usama A Ebead

Getting first timer students to PBL to accept it over the lecture based one.

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