Challenges and opportunities for the development of schools as learning organisations in the Greek context. (15th June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Koutouzis, Manolis; Papazoglou, Asimina
• Is Part Of: International journal of learning and change. Volume 14:Number 4(2022)
• Page Start: 374
• Page End: 389
• Publication Date: 2022-06-15
• Subjects: Greek context -- school as learning organisation -- SLO -- socio-economic crisis -- pandemic crisis -- roadmap -- change; Organizational learning -- Periodicals; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; Technological innovations -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.406
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-2875

Abstract

Greece is going through a transitional period. The severe socio-economic crisis has left its mark on the country while the pandemic crisis is undoubtedly going to delay the recovery. This conceptual paper aims to explore the 'school as a learning organisation' (SLO) in the Greek context, analyse challenges and opportunities for transforming Greek schools into SLOs and outline the roadmap for such a crucial transformation. Specifically, it includes a theoretical discussion on the applicability of the SLO concept in the Greek context, combining an in-depth analysis of the extant literature and four key aspects that should be considered for developing SLOs in Greece. Developing SLOs can lead to school effectiveness and improve Greece's well-being. Integrating the learning philosophy into their daily practice, schools in Greece will enhance teachers' professional development, work effectiveness and well-being, as well as students' well-being and academic performance. However, specific steps need to be taken, in both school and system level, to support this development.