Learning by feeling : "Invisible exhibition" in social work teaching

The purpose of this paper is to present the teaching methods used in teaching students of social work. The motivations for the creation of text combined with the desire to transfer knowledge combined with teaching skills for their future careers. The aim is to develop empathy students who are preparing a public campaign aimed at helping the blind and partially sighted to empathize with their situation 'they visited the exhibition Invisible' in Warsaw.

'Invisible exhibition' can be divided into three stages. The first takes place in the sighted world, where viewers become familiar with a variety of articles intended for the blind. The second is a tour of the exhibition in complete darkness, navigate through unknown space to hear only the voice of the guide. The third step is to talk with a guide, an opportunity to ask questions, to find out how to help a blind person in everyday life.

This place we combine the categories of compassion, trust and experience that is the concept of the exhibition, as well as the statements of the students were the most associated of space 'Invisible exhibition'. Emotions connected with the place are strong, total darkness prevails there awakens a feeling of discomfort, and sometimes even fear. Participants work together to cope in the dark. Guide becomes the expert showing how to deal with disability in everyday life. These elements shape the educational values of the place in the education of future social workers.