| Example #1: A child’s peer tells her that she is wrong for using two hands to scan the KIBO blocks, but she explains that there are many ways to scan correctly. |
| Example #2: When creating a program to make KIBO do the Hokey Pokey, a child changes the ending of the dance. |
| Example #3: A child programs a character to move forward 2 times using 2 Forward blocks, and is excited when a peer suggests that he can use the Repeat block next time. |
Teacher Insights on Practicing Open-mindedness
The following excerpts were taken from interviews with teachers who were asked to describe instances in which their preschoolers practiced open-mindedness, as well as times in which the teacher personally practiced open-mindedness while implementing the Coding as Another Language-KIBO curriculum.
First one off the bat is open-mindedness because they’re programming and coding and
— Brianna, Pre-K Teacher
you’re like, “Huh? I can barely use excel, what do you want me to do?” So being open-minded and able to learn with your children, sometimes teachers think they have to know everything before they’re teaching and so being able to learn as you go with your children, you have to be open-minded. [I was] very intentional. I would say okay, we have to teach this—I am a student too.
Watch Open-mindedness in Practice
Speaking Different Languages
Children consider whether KIBO might be able to understand different languages.
Guided Questions for Observation
• How does this activity promote open-mindedness among the children?
• Notice the role of the teacher. How does the teacher foster open-mindedness in her classroom?
Thinking About Other’s Lives
A teacher asks students to consider how their school may be different from another.
Guided Questions for Observation
• How does this activity promote students’ open-mindedness towards other children?
• Can you think of other activities that can help children to understand different perspectives?
How to Share KIBO
Two children navigate the choices they can make to construct a program for KIBO.
Guided Questions for Observation
• How does the sharing of ideas promote open-mindedness between teachers and students?