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Storytelling as an Instructional Method: Definitions and Research Questions

Year: 2009

Type: article

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.

Source: Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning

DOI: 10.7771/1541-5015.1063

Authors: Dee H. Andrews, Thomas D Hull, Jennifer A. Donahue

Institutions: United States Air Force Research Laboratory, Boeing (United States)

Language: English

Topic: Problem and Project Based Learning

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond