Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Master of Counseling, Mohagheg Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran

2 Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran

3 PhD in Educational Management, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran

4 Bachelor of Elementary Education, Allameh Tabatabai Ardabil University, Ardabil, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to identify and validate the components of learning culture in schools. The current research method was descriptive-survey, the statistical population of the research was all primary school teachers in Ardabil city, numbering 2730 people. Of these, 3500 people were selected as a sample using Cochran's formula. In order to collect data, the researcher made a learning culture questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha of 88. used. For data analysis, according to the research questions, confirmatory factor analysis and sample t-test were used. The results of the research showed that most of the items have a suitable factor loading (higher than 0.7) on the related variable and these factor loadings are significant at the 0.01 level. In other words, the t value corresponding to each factor load is greater than its critical value (2.58) at the 0.01 level. As a result, these indicators have the necessary accuracy to measure their related structure. The findings and results of the research indicate that the establishment of learning culture in schools depends on the realization of the studied factors and components. Therefore, by institutionalizing the culture of learning in schools, the administrators and officials of education should take a step towards developing the culture of learning quality in schools.

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