Measuring Organizational Learning Mechanisms in the Turkish Education System: Scale Adaptation and Validation Study

Authors : Elif Daşcı Sönmez, Necati Cemaloğlu

Pages : 107-121

Doi:10.52597/buje.1785879

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Organizational learning is widely acknowledged in educational research, yet a gap remains between theoretical understanding and practical application, particularly in centralized education systems. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Organizational Learning Mechanisms (OLM) scale for the Turkish cultural and educational context. The adaptation process included translation, back-translation, literature review, and item discussions. Validity was tested through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Additional psychometric properties such as composite reliability, average variance extracted, and discriminant validity were also examined. Findings confirmed that the original 27-item, four-factor structure of the OLM was preserved. The Turkish version demonstrated strong reliability and validity, supported by teacher input. Overall, the adapted OLM provides a robust tool for measuring organizational learning mechanisms in schools and is expected to support research and practice in centralized education systems similar to Türkiye.
Keywords : örgütsel öğrenme, örgütsel öğrenme mekanizmaları, okul müdürü, öğretmen, ölçek uyarlama

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