Bernardo Manuel Vidal Lara

Bernardo Manuel Vidal Lara serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Specific Didactics at the University of the Balearic Islands, based in office B-100 of the Guillem Cifre de Colonya building. He teaches core courses for the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Bachelor's Degree in Social Education programs in Mallorca, including Social Intervention in the Face of Criminal Behavior (21909) and Pedagogy of Juvenile Delinquency and Penitentiary Education (22316), with continuous instruction since the 2020-21 academic year through the upcoming 2025-26 term.

His research expertise centers on criminological applications within educational frameworks, specifically addressing juvenile delinquency rehabilitation, penitentiary education methodologies, and social work interventions for criminal behavior. This specialization manifests in his long-standing teaching of courses analyzing systemic responses to criminal conduct and educational strategies within correctional settings, reflecting deep engagement with socio-educational dimensions of justice systems.

Professor Vidal Lara actively supervises Social Work Final Degree Projects (21931), guiding students through capstone research since 2021-22. His sustained teaching load across five consecutive academic years—including recurring instruction in foundational courses—demonstrates integral involvement in curriculum delivery and student mentorship within UIB's social sciences programs. Tutoring requires prior appointment coordination as per institutional protocol.