A SURVEY ON LEARNING OBSTACLES OF ADULT LEARNERS PURSUING EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMME IN MALAPPURAM DISTRICT (KERALA)

Authors

  • Dr. SAKKEER V. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, SRINAGAR- 190 005,

Abstract

In the present study the investigator made an attempt to assess the learning obstacles of adult learners pursuing equivalency programme in Malappuram district of Kerala.Descriptive survey method was adopted for the study.  The sample consist sixty adult learners and statistical technique used for the study were critical ratio and percentage analysis. Result indicate that adult learners are confronting various obstacles in their learning.

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Published

15-12-2016

How to Cite

Dr. SAKKEER V. (2016). A SURVEY ON LEARNING OBSTACLES OF ADULT LEARNERS PURSUING EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMME IN MALAPPURAM DISTRICT (KERALA). International Education and Research Journal (IERJ), 2(12). Retrieved from https://ierj.in/journal/index.php/ierj/article/view/590