Active Didactic Approaches in the "Prácticum" of Research for the Training of Social Work Students

Abstract

This article addresses the implementation of active teaching-learning methodologies in the university context, specifically in the "Practicum" course of the Degree in Social Work. The central problem posed is the need to develop cognitive and epistemological competencies related to social research in Social Work students, through more dynamic and interactive pedagogical approaches. To this end, the study uses participant observation techniques, evaluation rubrics, and interviews, with the aim of analyzing the relevance and effectiveness of implementing active methodologies in the teaching of the research "Practicum". The authors seek to demonstrate how the use of strategies such as problem-based learning, case study analysis, debates, and practical activities, can contribute to a more solid and contextualized formation of research skills in future social workers. In summary, this work focuses on exploring the possibilities offered by active methodologies to improve teaching-learning in the field of social research within the Social Work degree.