Diseño de material didáctico para reforzar la motricidad fina en estudiantes de 6 a 8 años con Síndrome de Down de la Fundación Crear — Guayaquil.

Abstract

In the present degree project, the design of a didactic material is proposed to reinforce fine motor skills in students from 6 to 8 years of age with Down syndrome of the Fundación Crear de Guayaquil through the learning of endemic species of the Galapagos Islands. The product consists of the design of a puzzle (physical material) and a digital didactic material that is divided into 3 sections that contain tutorial videos, facts about animals: booby, frigatebird and flamingo. To fulfill the activities proposed by the physical material, a kit is given to each student that contains: markers, silicone, scissors, puzzle prints and a template. To develop this project, the method used documentary and descriptive research with a qualitative approach was used, interviewing professional people such as: psychologists, graphic designers and UI designers, this research helps define the most appropriate graphic style, color and interactivity that should have resource didactic. In the final stage, the usability of the product is evaluated through a participant observation form. In which children, young adults with Down syndrome and children with other disabilities participate, obtaining positive results at the time of the implementation of the resources.