PNI (positive, negative and interesting)

This strategy will help students to:

• identify and consider positive, negative and interesting aspects of a situation or problem.

Implementation

1. Explain that considering the positive, negative and interesting aspects of a situation or problem can help students reach a decision.

2. Give groups a copy of the PNI worksheet.

3. Pose a question, statement or scenario for students to consider. For example, should advertising featuring highly sexualised people and situations be banned or restricted in Australia.

4. Students then brainstorm the positive, negative and interesting implications and record these on the worksheet.

5. Students discuss the generated ideas with the class then indicate their opinion in the negative or affirmative.