When Teaching and Learning Microbiology Engage Societal Needs.

ABSTRACT: This article explores the integration of community-based learning into microbiology education, using as an example the Service-Learning (S-L) programme 'Movies in company for preventing diseases' implemented at the Complutense University of Madrid. The programme exemplifies how academic knowledge can be effectively applied to address societal issues focused on disadvantaged populations. The issue describes the basis and quality criteria for designing a S-L in clinical microbiology: real needs identification, student's curricular connection, social engagement and learning link, assessment of active participation of students, commitment outside university campus and recognition and assessment. The impact on university participants and community partners and the contribution to university soc

SUBMITTER: Valderrama MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803454 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature