This research developed a learning model containing life based learning approach in education research course of Sociology Educa-tion, Malang University. ADDIE development model was applied in this re-search development process. This learning model was developed following the procedural principle in the research, thereby called CDAC (Constructing, Design, Act, and Communicate) model. The procedure of CDAC learning model was as follows: 1) evaluation for constructing, 2) taking information for design, 3) collecting data for act, 4) innovation for communicate. In addi-tion, this model is equipped with media including video and module devel-oped to support the successful learning process. Having passed through eval-uation and revision processes, the result of research showed that model and media developed is highly beneficial to the students and helped them provide the best research, as indicated with the satisfactory learning outcome achieved.