Background Population ageing is a current challenge for the European society. Specifically, People with Down Syndrome (PDS) are living longer than before, reaching some of them around 60 years old. However, it is known that they show premature ageing that in some cases may be misled with Alzheimer first signs. Hence, it is crucial to promote an Active Ageing (AA) and healthy living in this specific population by keeping their cognitive, physical and emotional functions, and also promoting social activities such as community participation. In such way, their Quality of Life (QoL) will be increased. Objectives The main objective of this study was to co-design a Training Program (TP) to promote AA in PDS, professionals, relatives and/or caregivers, on the framework of the DS-AGEING project (2018-1-ES01-KA204-050733). Results Co-creation sessions with PDS, professionals and relatives/informal caregivers from Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Rumania and Greece were carried out to determine contents, methodology and materials of the TP. This methodology allows meeting their real needs but also it promotes inclusion. The resulting TP is formed by the next topics (and its subtopics): active ageing, cognitive functioning (attention, memory, executive functions, praxis, gnosis, etc.), facing transition events, physical health (healthy habits & postural control). Training will be performed by 3 types of activities: face-to-face, practical and e-training. Co-validation sessions with end-users were conducted to validate the TP. Also, an e-training platform to support the TP implementation will be designed. Conclusions An easy, practical and flexible TP was co-created to be adjusted to each PDS and to be used by any person with/without experience in training. In such way, this study has a holistic perspective as cover all end-users needs: PDS will be able to train in the affected areas and professionals and relatives will have tools to assist them in the training. Key messages This co-created TP will be a tool for professionals and relatives/caregivers to foster AA and increase QoL of PDS. This study will promote an early detection of deterioration symptoms and the preservation of abilities in PDS.
El nuevo Espacio Europeo de Educación ha supuesto la incorporación de nuevas metodologías y dinámicas digitales en entornos formales como el ámbito universitario, motivando al alumnado a involucrarse en sus procesos de aprendizaje colaborativo dentro del aula. A través de la asignatura Investigación en Sistemas de Bienestar Social del grado de Trabajo Social de la Universitat de València se ha llevado a cabo un proyecto de innovación docente, financiado por dicha universidad, con el objetivo de mejorar la docencia a través del uso de las redes sociales para la construcción e intercambio de conocimiento superior en materia de investigación. Concretamente, se ha co-diseñado junto al alumnado un blog grupal didáctico de acceso libre, “Investiblog”, que permite el uso colectivo de un espacio virtual de encuentro, que contribuye a estrechar la brecha digital debido a su bajo coste y sencillez de uso. El proyecto se ha implementado en el curso académico 2019-2020, en tres grupos de tercer curso, con un total de 124 estudiantes, a través de una metodología colaborativa de co-creación de materiales de aprendizaje compartidos. En la fase pre, se administró un cuestionario ad hoc para establecer los conocimientos previos del alumnado sobre el uso de la herramienta blog. Y en la fase post, se les preguntó por la utilidad y el impacto de la herramienta en el proceso de aprendizaje. Los resultados indican que la nueva herramienta impacta positivamente al facilitar compartir contenidos comunes, obtener información de interés y optar a ayudas para iniciarse en la investigación. Respecto al profesorado, Investiblog aumentó su implicación en el desarrollo de nuevas metodologías docentes co-creadas. En conclusión, las herramientas de aprendizaje co-creadas con el alumnado facilitan el aprendizaje colaborativo y estimulan la creatividad, estas herramientas pueden ser muy útiles para la docencia en situaciones como la provocada por la crisis COVID-19.
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