Challenges of Adult Learners: A Case Study of Full Time Postgraduates Students

This study reports on a study that investigates the challenges faced by the adult learners in one of the course in the post graduate's class at Universiti Teknologi Mara. The study was aimed to investigate the challenges faced by the adult students and how do these adult students cope with these challenges. This case study is adopting a qualitative case study and using convenience sampling in order to choose its sample. A number of 20 students of part 2 and part 4 of postgraduate students whom are currently sitting for EDU 714 (Adult Education) paper were chosen. In obtaining data for this research, a simple survey was conducted and as to triangulate the data, a semi-structured interview was also conducted. The findings of this study revealed that the biggest challenge faced by the student is challenges within themselves followed by time, financial and families. Therefore, it is necessary for those parties to take further steps to enhance condusive learning environment for the adult learners to ensure good achievement in the area of study.