The learning objectives of the course “Research Laboratory in Social Work” are as follows:

• To integrate action research into students’ educational journey, linking it to the contexts of their curricular internships;
• To promote the integration of theoretical frameworks, methodological strategies, and professional practice in the production of knowledge committed to social transformation;
• Develop the ability to identify problems and formulate research questions based on concrete realities;
• Promote the production of applied, ethical knowledge that engages in dialogue with social actors;
• Strengthen skills in the design, application, and analysis of data collection tools;
• Develop skills for scientific communication and the social dissemination of research results;
• To encourage a reflective and critical approach to intervention and research processes in social work.