This book presents thoughts on and experiences with the introduction of Theme-centered
Interaction (TCI) into academia. TCI is a systematic didactic 'living learning' approach
originally developed by social psychologist and pedagogue Ruth C. Cohn. The book explains and
introduces the method attitude and theory of TCI to a broader higher education audience and
relates it to such questions as: How does a teacher in academia achieve a lively and engaging
atmosphere in their seminars? How do young academics as leaders-to-be learn how to act socially
sustainably in groups? Using practical examples the book shows how TCI can work in higher
education to achieve participation and integration reflectivity and humane connectedness of
academic teachers and students and professional development of senior and junior academics.
