A DEVELOPMENT MODEL OF LEARNING ORGANIZATION IN THE 21st CENTURY FOR THE SMALL - SIZED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES IN THE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICE 13

Abstract

         The objectives of this research were: 1) to study components of a learning organization model in the 21^st century for the small-sized schools under the Regional Education Office No.13, 2) to analyze and develop the learning organization model in the 21^st century for the small-sized schools under the Regional Education Office No.13, and 3) to evaluate the learning organization model in the 21^st century for the small-sized schools under the Regional Education Office No.13. This research was conducted as a quantitative and qualitative research by employing the processes of the research and development. It was divided into 3 phases: 1) studying the related documents and researches, 2) analyzing and developing a model, and 3) evaluating the developed model by interviewing. The samples were 313 small-sized schools under the Regional Education Office no.13 and 939 informants randomized by cluster sampling from school directors and teachers. The research instruments were a questionnaire and an interview form with the structures. The statistics were percentage, mean, standard deviation, modified priority needs indexes, and descriptive analysis.

The research findings were found as follows.

        The learning organization model in the 21st century for the small-sized schools under the Regional Education Office No.13 consisted of concepts and principles, objectives, and 6 components. The 6 components consisted of 1) having motivation, 2) having suitable structures, 3) having working atmosphere, 4) having participatory visions of employees in the organizations, 5) using technologies, and 6) learning knowledge as teamwork. The developed model was evaluated by the experts. The findings of the evaluation showed that the developed model was suitable, possible, and beneficial to be used at the highest level.