Peer Mentorship in Adult Education

Abstract

Peer mentorship has gained prominence in adult education to boost learner engagement and motivation. However, gaps exist regarding its cross-cultural adaptability, implementation barriers, and the mediating role of collaborative learning environments on engagement and motivation. Data was collected from 150 international students in Chin and analyzed via SPSS for descriptive statistics, and Smart PLS for structural equation modeling. The study found mentorship strongly predicts collaborative learning environments that mediates learner engagement and motivation. While, implementation challenges directly affect learner engagement and motivation. The study advances theoretical discourse, positioning collaborative learning environments as a significant mediator. It calls for policies creating culturally-responsive collaborative environments, training and resources to address the gaps. These results underscores' role of peer mentorship in adult education helping educators and policymakers to support lifelong learning in multicultural societies.