Tecnologia social aplicada por atividade extensionista para a UMA - Universidade da Maturidade - UFT - Araguaína

Abstract

The present work show at dicussion of extension activities applied by the UMA(University of Maturity) program, developed at UFT (Federal University of Tocantins), Campus Araguaína - TO. used a questionnaire developed and applied to 24 participants of program, we obtained a vision about how these students understand the program, what various contributions to a better experience in third age, as: coexistence among the elderly, teachings about rights, essential perform for health maintenance, evaluates the structure offered by the institution in attend these activities. The methodologies applied by the teachers were evaluated, because is a special class, consequently requires a specific and previously prepared service to attend this public. In general, the students demonstrated that program the brought several benefits to their lives, directly contributing to a better quality of life. was observed that, the participants found the methodologies applied by the professionals who participate in the project, and do not present difficulties to participate and understand. was observed that UMA brings to elderly participants a direct contribution to the improvement of quality lives, so that they can fulfill their social roles, is the principle of project thinking. Learn to live and live with the age, and with the changes that our body and mind brings.