Linda shared her presentation called 'Collaboration vs Cooperation vs Coaching in Grades 0-3 at the Microsoft TeachMeet in Joburg, October 2011

1. Collaboration vs Co-Operation vs Coaching
Name: Linda Bradfield
School: St John’s College Pre-Preparatory
Grade: 0, I and 2
• Relevant
• Interesting & Fun
• Creative
• Generates discussion
• Critical Thinking

2. Coaching / Teaching
The art of instructing, imparting knowledge or a skill.

3. Grade 2 boys teaching
Grade 0’s
• Communication • Knowledge
• Critical Thinking Building
• Empathy • Self-Esteem

4. Co-Operation
‘The process of working together
to the same end.’
• Share an activity
• Joint action
• Share responsibilities

5. • Harmony
• Confidence

6. Collaboration
‘The action of working with
someone to produce or create
something.’
• Introspection
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Interdependence

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8. The Affinity Process
• Pose relevant question • Each voice is heard.
• Each child responds on a sticky • Decision-Making
note. • Communication
• Sort • Assess and re-assess.
• Decide on group headings. • Affirmation.
• Assign groups to children.

9. What makes South
Africa a great place?
Landscapes Wildlife Sport
Rivers &
Dams The Big Five Cricket
Mountains The Tiny Five Rugby
Sunsets Herbivores Athletics
Flora
Amphibians Soccer

10. • Interdependence
• Feeling of
accomplishment
• Success
• Critical Thinking
• Discussion
• Decision Making
• Creativity

11. Coaching
21st Century
Skills
Collaboration Co-operation