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Teaching and Learning Together Tripta Sablok* Learning together is collaborative learning. Learning does not take place so much in solitude as it takes place in the company of others. In fact learning together is both easier and more enjoyable. It is more productive as it is the result of interaction of more than one minds, personalities and opinions and gives us a chance to understand a concept from diferent perspectives. If we consider collaborative learning in a broader sense, it should not be restricted to a group of students. Why can't we have teachers and instructors collaborate with each other to bring a higher level of efciency in our teaching? Tere can be several opportunities where collaboration of diferent subject areas may be desirable and efective. Te Biology and Physical Education teacher can collaborate in teaching the musculo-skeletal system, with the Biology teacher discussing the Anatomy and Physiology and the Physical Education teacher dealing with the aspect of sports related injuries and frst aid. A Physics and a Geography teacher can come together to teach weather and climate to a learning group. A Physics and Biology teacher can join hands to teach the mechanism of hearing and working of the human eye. Tat would make for a complete learning. By working out collaboration between teachers we can lay a deep foundation for a positive attitude towards lifelong learning through collaboration which entails listening to others, respecting others opinions, team work, reaching a consensus, critical analysis and a myriad of other skills. When students see their teachers collaborating and sharing their knowledge, they will imbibe the same attitude. And this will lead to positive learning i.e. learning together. * Senior Co-ordinator, K.R. Mangalam World School, Vikaspuri, New Delhi January-March 2014 33