RT Journal Article
T1 When Teaching and Learning Microbiology Engage Societal Needs
A1 Nebreda, Etna
A1 López Ejeda, Noemí
A1 Linares Gómez, María
A1 Valderrama Conde, María José
AB 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 social responsibility is also presented. The S-L programme fosters social engagement in all participants, both students and university tutors, and positively impacts community underserved members by providing crucial health information and support. The success of this programme highlights its potential as a model for integrating academic learning in microbiology with societal needs and emphasises the role of universities in addressing global challenges.
PB Wiley
SN 1751-7915
SN 1751-7915
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/129225
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/129225
LA eng
NO Valderrama M, Nebreda E, López‐Ejeda N, et al. When Teaching and Learning Microbiology Engage Societal Needs. Microbial Biotechnology 2025;18:e70098. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70098
NO Universidad Complutense de Madrid
NO Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (España)
NO European Commission
DS Docta Complutense
RD 26 mar 2026