Storytelling as an Instructional Method: Definitions and Research Questions

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Dee H. Andrews
Thomas D. Hull
Jennifer A. Donahue

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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.

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