A Study on the Operation of Extracurricular Programs: Focusing on the University of Education

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to propose an effective operational plan for organizing thecontent of extracurricular programs in order to nurture university students into becoming excellentteachers. Methods: By reviewing previous studies on extracurricular programs, the concept of extracurricularprograms was organized and the necessity of introducing extracurricular programs in universities ofEducation was extracted. Based on the characteristics and reality of the University of Education, thecriteria for selecting the contents of the extracurricular programs were set, and the contents of theprograms were selected accordingly. Results: The focus of the extracurricular programs is to cultivate moral character, and for this, itis necessary to cultivate thinking ability, improve moral sensitivity, and practice. As for the detailscorresponding to each of these items, reading and listening to lectures were assigned to foster thinkingability, movie appreciation and art experience were assigned to enhance moral sensitivity, and sharingactivities, various experience activities, and participation in school events were assigned to enhance theability to practice. The core of the actual operation plan is to inspire students' willingness to participateand increase effectiveness. In order to enhance the willingness to participate, we proposed a plan tolink excellent student awards and publicity, and to increase effectiveness, to link the programs withschool projects and classes. Conclusion: Considering the current situation of nurturing elementary school teachers, it is urgent tointroduce extracurricular programs. In this situation, this study is meaningful in that it suggests thecontents and operation method of extracurricular programs suitable for universities of Education.