What are the disadvantages of storytelling as a method of teaching?

Disadvantages Of Storytelling Method

• Passivity
• Less Questioning
• Less Active Participation
• Lack of Learning by Doing
• Monotonous

Disadvantages Of Storytelling Method

Passivity

Too much use of the storytelling method can lead the learners to become passive listeners.  

Less Questioning

Learners may not be able to question much and hence, won’t understand the lesson much better.

Less Active Participation

When learners become passive listeners, they become less active participants.

Lack of Learning by Doing

Learning by doing isn’t implemented in this method.

Monotonous

Excessive use of this method can lead the lesson to become monotonous and tedious. Read more >>>