Storytelling as an Instructional Method: Definitions and Research Questions

Authors

Dee H. Andrews, U.S. Air Force Research LaboratoryFollow
Thomas D. Hull, U.S. Air Force Research LaboratoryFollow
Jennifer A. Donahue, Boeing Co.Follow

Abstract

The goal of this paper is to discuss the theoretical and empirical foundations of the use of storytelling in instruction. The definition of a “story” is given and four instructional methods are identified related to storytelling: case-based, narrative-based, scenario-based and problem-based instruction. The article puts forth descriptions of the four instructional methods above, describes several research issues, some foundational work and theories, and proposes a research agenda.

Recommended Citation

Andrews, D. H. , Hull, T. D. , & Donahue, J. A. (2009). Storytelling as an Instructional Method: Definitions and Research Questions. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning, 3(2).
Available at: https://doi.org/10.7771/1541-5015.1063