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TCI and y4p
The process-oriented concept
A Youth4Planet process is about filmmaking in a group on a topic that is close to the heart and experience of the participants. A professional concept we use for the planning, implementation and reflection of learning and group processes in general is the „Topic-Centred Interaction“ (TCI).
TCI and y4p
The process-oriented concept
A Youth4Planet process is about filmmaking in a group on a topic that is close to the heart and experience of the participants. A professional concept we use for the planning, implementation and reflection of learning and group processes in general is the „Topic-Centred Interaction“ (TCI).
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The I, the We and the Topic
The participants are highly motivated by these processes. At the end they have a result in the form of a film with an important statement, solution or idea for their future and they have acquired many skills and competencies in the process that they would not have deemed possible before.
A condition for success for these good results and experiences is the productive cooperation of the groups on their film projects. A fruitful group process needs sensitive support from the teacher. She should therefore focus her attention on the cooperation of the participants. This includes, for example, units for reflecting on the cooperation, jointly developed rules, appreciative feedback with regard to the cooperation and the content of the work, as well as a conscious dealing with difficulties, conflicts and competition.
The aim of TCI is to support individuals in their personal responsibility and their potential in such a way that they can work and learn creatively and productively with others in the group and also learn from each other.
The teacher is seen as part of the group. He or she takes on the role of the facilitator in order to guide the group process with an appreciative attitude at eye level and also to learn from the participants.
The classical role of facilitators is replaced by the role of learning coaches.
- Find common topic
- Agree on value basis
- Accept differences
- Define roles
- Pursuing co-creative goals
- Being open for new things
- Find topic
- Research facts
- Develop a research question
- Decide to take responsibility
for your topic
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Find Group Rules
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Respect others
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Develop trust
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Solve conflicts
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Become your own „Chairperson”
The 4-factor model of TCI in filmmaking
The benefits of digital technology
Digital technology enables low-threshold access to creative research and presentation tools. The recording and editing programs make it easy to handle content. The film teams can fully concentrate on the design of their topics and the application of their suggestions in practice. Achieving work results of a high visual and technical quality is extremely rewarding.
Digital archives offer online access from anywhere. Material exchange works worldwide. Thus, pictures, sounds or music can be used in global cooperation and provide better results. Youth4planet is currently working on a global exchange platform for material.
Digital networking enables the linking and sharing of good ideas and experiences. This offers the chance for young people with limited resources to actively and successfully shape climate protection and transformation.
Media Competence
Through a process-oriented approach, a number of media-critical competencies are acquired. Complex image and sound sequences can be analysed in terms of their style, their intended message and their artistic design by consciously using all these elements in the film process.
Journalistic questions
The journalistic questioning technique is based on so-called W-questions (Where, Who, Why, Where to), which are designed to shed light on a subject from all sides before conclusions are drawn. This helps in creating storyboards, developing a research question and tracking down stories behind issues. For example, starting from a known fact („plastic bag in water“), the entire previous history of production, use and disposal can be analysed.
Research skills and fact-check
Interviews with competent discussion partners are an important source of information. Therefore, we encourage all Y4P teams to ask their questions with camera and microphone. In combination with journalistic questioning techniques (see above), a foundation for the design of a film script can be developed. Coaches accompanying the team make sure that all sources, figures and facts that are presented later are subjected to a fact check. To be fair and transparent, source information can be incorporated directly into the film or the credits to allow viewers to carry out their own critical fact-check. The aim is to achieve the greatest possible transparency so that viewers can also find and comment on mistakes. The overall goal remains interactive communication with the audience.
Learning levels achieved through filmmaking
About TCI
Topic-Centered Interaction (TCI) is an educational and group facilitation approach developed by German-American psychologist and educator Ruth Cohn in the mid-20th century. Cohn drew on her experiences as a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany and her work in psychology and education to create a methodology that emphasizes individual responsibility, group collaboration, and attention to the topic at hand.
It emphasizes individual responsibility, group collaboration, and attention to the topic at hand. TCI encourages open and honest communication, reflection, and using insights to deepen understanding. It is used in various settings worldwide to promote personal and professional growth, build relationships, and foster understanding among diverse groups.