Storytelling as an Instructional Method: Definitions and Research Questions

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

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, Dee H.; Hull, Thomas D.; and Donahue, Jennifer A. (2009) "Storytelling as an Instructional Method: Definitions and Research Questions," Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 3.
Available at: http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/ijpbl/vol3/iss2/3