Designing a Project-Based Learning(PBL) Model for Developing Character Education Program on Social and Emotional Learning(SEL): Focusing on the Course “Prevention of School Violence and Understanding of Students”

This study aims to design a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model for the course “Prevention of School Violence and Understanding of Students” to help pre-service teachers develop practical competencies in school violence prevention and character education. The proposed instructional model incorporates principles of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and engages pre-service teachers in designing a character education program for second-year middle school students, which they present as a proposal to a simulated local education office. Through this process, participants cultivate creative problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills by addressing real-world issues through cooperative inquiry. The model was systematically developed using the ADDIE framework and key elements of PBL, with a structured learning flow and multi-dimensional evaluation system. To enhance learner engagement and responsibility, evaluations were conducted by instructors, peers, and external experts, and a self-reflection report was incorporated to foster learning immersion. Focusing on the design and development stages, this study suggests the need for future research to apply the model in actual educational settings and evaluate its effectiveness and validity.