Aprendendo e recordando xuntos experiencias ApS con persoas con enfermidade mental e Síndrome de Down

Abstract

This works includes two service-learning experiences carried out in the 2017/2018 course with students of Engineering Degree in Industrial Design. The subject involved in the experience was Fundamentals of Physics (1st year). Two groups were involved in the activity; Alzheimer’patients and Down syndrome people. There was a twofold objective; on the one hand, the students have to achieve practical skills of the subject and, on the other hand, to be more aware about the adaptation needs in materials and environments that these people have, in order to take into account in their professional future work. In the case of Alzheimer's group, the students prepared a workshop in which memory and psychomotricity were worked through experiences of recycling and reusing. In the case of people with Down Syndrome, students prepared a “Scientific Fair” with two main axes: "Physics for daily life" and "Recycling, reduction and reuse", the activities were focused on encouraging social relationships, responsible consumption and learning through experience. The activity facilitated the acquisition of competences (academic and professional) and contributed to promoting social responsibility in the students.