Applicability of the Theoretical Model of a School Becoming a Learning Organization in the Pakistani City of Karachi
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This study aims to develop and validate a scale to measure the concept of a school as a learning organization within the context of Karachi, Pakistan. Given the growing emphasis on fostering continuous learning and adaptability in educational institutions, the research seeks to understand how schools in this emerging era can embody the principles of a learning organization. The study employs a quantitative methodology, beginning with a survey questionnaire developed on a scale consist of seven constructs adopted from the work of Kools and Stoll (2016) by measuring the responses of school heads/principals, vice principals, coordinators and teachers The data is analyzed using exploratory and factor analysis to ensure the reliability and validity of the scale. The findings obtained provide insights into the specific characteristics and challenges of implementing learning organization principles in schools within the unique cultural, social, and educational landscape of Karachi. The scale is further analyzed for its predictive validity to find out its effect on job satisfaction The validated scale that is obtained by collecting the responses from different sector schools in Karachi Pakistan will serve as a valuable tool for educational policymakers and administrators aiming to promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning in schools through transformation of their school into a learning organization across Karachi, Pakistan.
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Continuous learning, Education and learning, Educational institutions, Learning organizationReferences
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