Hidden Voices Of Adult Learners In Open And Distance Learning Program: Problems And Strategies To Overcome The Problems

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Authorship Details

Supyan Hussin

Publication Details

Resource Type:

Article

Publication Date:

June 2004

Conference Name:

First COLLA Regional Workshop, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 28-29 June 2004.

Pagination:

1-8

Summary

Most recent studies on adult learners in open and distance learning (ODL) programs in Malaysia have been focusing on students’
ICT skills, learning strategies, and interconnectivity but studies on problems encountered by adult learners while studying as full-
time or part-time students are scarce. This paper describes hidden voices of adult learners who revealed some of the problems, which
they experienced in OUM academic program in terms of time management, family, career, and motivation. It will also present
some of the strategies that the students employed to overcome their problems. (Authors' abstract)

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