Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes del primer ciclo de educación superior a distancia, “centro universitario asociado de balsas

Abstract

This research paper explains and describes the academic and personal guidance the first cycle students receive at the headquarters of rafts, implementing a pilot mentoring project. The method used is of par participatory action research. Data were obtained in a sample of three adult participants of average age of 30 years, from the presentation and analysis of questionnaires on needs, fears and other expectations of a general nature, as well as experiential experiences and personal accompaniment of the author as a mentor. 100% results indicate the absence or lack of psycho-pedagogical support personalized, little practical use of the virtual environment of learning (EVA), difficulty of integration into the system of distance education and a greater heterogeneity in attitude and effort from their support. In addition to the conclusions is presented suggestions and the elaboration of a manual that provides the guidelines for a future mentor applicant "Utepelino", as an initiative of preparation for a common and necessary goal in the UTPL.