Advantages of PBL	Disadvantages of PBL
Student centred PBL—It fosters	Tutors who can't “teach”—Tutors
active learning, improved understanding, and retention and development of lifelong learning skills	enjoy passing on their own knowledge and understanding so may find PBL facilitation difficult and frustrating
Generic competencies—PBL allows	Human resources—More staff
students to develop generic skills and attitudes desirable in their future practice	have to take part in the tutoring process
Integration—PBL facilitates an	Other resources—Large numbers
integrated core curriculum	of students need access to the same library and computer resources simultaneously
Motivation—PBL is fun for students	Role models—Students may be
and tutors, and the process requires all students to be engaged in the learning process	deprived access to a particular inspirational teacher who in a traditional curriculum would deliver lectures to a large group
“Deep” learning—PBL fosters deep	Informationoverload—Students
learning (students interact with learning materials, relate concepts to everyday activities, and improve their understanding)	may be unsure how much self directed study to do and what information is relevant and useful
Constructivist approach—Students
activate prior knowledge and build on existing conceptual knowledge frameworks