Title of article :
Identifying the Components of the Learning Organization In Elementary Schools In Tehran
Author/Authors :
Yahyazadeh Vaghefi, Maryam Sadat Islamic Azad University Qom Branch, Qom , Salehi, Mohammad Javad Higher Education Research and Planning Institute , Saeidi, Ahmad Higher Education Research and Planning Institute , Fazlollahi, Seyfollah Department of Educational Sciences - Islamic Azad University Qom Branch, Qom
Abstract :
Purpose: The present study was conducted to identify the components of the learning organization in primary schools in Tehran.
Methodology: The research method was exploratory in terms of practical and qualitative purpose. The statistical population of the study included academic experts and education experts. Samples in this section were selected by targeted sampling and theoretical saturation. The research tools were semi-constructed interviews. In order to ensure the validity of the research tools and to ensure the accuracy of the findings from the researcherchr('39')s point of view, the valuable views of professor’s familiar with the field and academic experts who were experts in this field were used. To calculate the reliability of the interview, the method of agreement within the subject matter of the two coders was used. The data analysis method in this study was theoretical coding derived from the fundamental data processing theory method.
Findings: The results of the study showed that the components of the learning organization, including the components of individual mastery, mental patterns, systemic thinking, common aspiration, team learning and information technology. Also, the components influencing the learning organization in elementary school included the components of organizational culture, leadership, and human resources.
Conclusion: Having individual mastery among teachers and having positive mindset patterns is very important for learning that results in the use of modern learning methods, such as team learning.
Keywords :
learning organization , leadership , organizational culture , human resources
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Educational Sociology