To Formulation and Fit the Optimal Learning Organization Model in Education With Emphasis on Knowledge Management

This study was conducted using consecutive exploratory design . Data was collected by in-depth interviews with 20 experts in the field of educational management and education managers of Education Department of Tehran, selected by theoretical sampling method. The research data was provided by the thematic analysis method, analyzed themes network and the conceptual model of network measurement of the learning organization in Education. The qualitative results of this study indicated that the optimal model of learning organization in Education consisted of two comprehensive themes including knowledge management, supportive organizational structure, in total of 128 basic themes has been theoretically saturated. In the quantitative phase of this study, a surveys study was used to evaluate and test the model. Using a researcher-made questionnaire tool which was based on basic themes of qualitative study, the data was collected from 226 managers and staff, selected by multistage cluster sampling. The results of indicated that the empirical model of network measurement of learning organization in Education Department of Tehran has a quite optimal fit.