Abstract:
The growing understanding on learning processes is calling for transformation from lecture-based
to student-centered teaching methods, such as problem-based learning (PBL). However, lack of
professional development opportunities and subsequently, inadequate knowledge and skills to
implement student-centered methods and PBL lead to low adoption rates of the methods. With
focus on PBL, this article scrutinizes the challenges teachers face in their professional development
and provides solutions and recommendations to overcome these challenges. These findings can be
utilized by training providers and whole educational community to provide quality professional
development opportunities to teachers around the world.
