Promoting well-being by rescuing public spaces: an introduction to Service-Learning in Mexico.

Abstract

This paper explores the Service-Learning (SL) methodology as a means to establish permanent collaborative links between the educational sector and the community. A case study of the rescue of a plaza in the city of Nuevo Laredo to be used for recreational purposes, promoting sports and environmental education is presented. The literature review was carried out using the Scopus database. It was found that 90% of the research on the increase of well-being through PES has been developed in five countries: United States, Spain, Australia, United Kingdom and Canada. It is concluded that through the rescue of public spaces it is possible to promote social development and increase the well-being of a community.