Promoting research skills and ethical values through Service learning

The aim of this paper is to share the service learning experience we are carrying out with a group of social work students attending the subject of Applied Research to Social Work at the University of Barcelona. Community... [ view full abstract ]

The aim of this paper is to share the service learning experience we are carrying out with a group of social work students attending the subject of Applied Research to Social Work at the University of Barcelona. Community engagement pedagogies, often called “service learning,” combine learning outcomes and community service in ways that can promote both student learning and the common good.

We will present how we are using the service learning methodology to assess the LGBT community when they get older, enhancing at the same time, students’ research skills and social commitment values. We are in the first phase of our research, gathering information by using qualitative research methodologies.
The collaborative character of the service learning methodology has required to formalise a cooperation agreement signed by the University, a non-governmental organization and the local authority of Barcelona.