LIVED EXPERIENCES OF ADULT LEARNERS PURSUING ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL INQUIRY

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This study examined the experiences of adult learners of Bachelor in Elementary Education at Monkayo College of Arts Sciences and Technology. This study was conducted at the selected year level of the said program. There are 10 identified respondents, 2 coming from the 2nd year level, 7 from the 3rd year, and the remaining 1 coming from the 4th year level. 8 out of 10 respondents are female students while the remaining 2 are male students. This qualitative research made use of a phenomenological research design since this research method was most effective in capturing the lived experiences of adult college students. The questions were explained to them before the start of the interview. The result of the study showed that time management, generation gap, and financial aspects were the common problems of the adult learners. The findings would benefit other adult learners, instructors, administrators, and future researchers by allowing them to use the information to address the experiences of adult learners in the educational setting.

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