Karel, Keleco Joyce Naledi2014-09-252014-09-252006http://hdl.handle.net/10394/11468M.Ed. (Adult Education) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2006The purpose of this study was to determine the challenges faced by adult learners in relation to the school curriculum in the Mafikeng District. This research was conducted on how adult learners are experiencing financial problems, accommodation, long distance, family concerns and the irrelevance of curriculum. A questionnaires and interviews found out that there are many learners who drop out due to the challenges that they face. Most adult learners are unemployed and as a result they are unable to pay for their fees. They have numerous problems at home that include pregnancy and looking after children.enCurriculum planning-South Africa-MafikengAdult learningEducation-CurriculaThesis