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In this unit we will explore a way of teaching and learning that encourages students to take the initiative to pose questions and explore their curiosity about the world around them, through a process of enquiry. | In this unit we will explore a way of teaching and learning that encourages students to take the initiative to pose questions and explore their curiosity about the world around them, through a process of enquiry. | ||
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{{activity|wcd|: Positives, Minuses, Interesting.|5}} In this | |||
{{activity|wcd|: Positives, Minuses, Interesting.|5}} In this {{activitytag|Positives, Minuses, Interesting (PMI)}} activity there are no correct answers. Doing a PMI activity involves considering the positive, negative and interesting points related to a specific scenario. It was originally developed by Edward de Bono, father of the “thinking skills” movement. It encourages learners to look at both sides of a situation and also to be creative when considering the interesting possibilities. | |||
Consider the following imaginary scenario: '''Plants can now walk in our world!''' | Consider the following imaginary scenario: '''Plants can now walk in our world!''' | ||
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* P (positives): the plant could move to where there is more light or water | * P (positives): the plant could move to where there is more light or water | ||
* M (minusses): the plant would waste energy by moving | * M (minusses): the plant would waste energy by moving | ||
* I (interesting): | * I (interesting): we have to be sensitive and aware of plants walking on the roads and in our houses - there is a huge potential for creativity here as students explore the outrageous possibility of having plants walking around and the consequences that this may bring | ||
For further examples, navigate to: | For further examples, navigate to: | ||
