Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia, Centro Universitario Asociado de la Villa Flora periodo diciembre 2014 – julio 2015

Abstract

The Distance Modality Mentoring Program was developed with the aim of: Implementing, developing and evaluating a sustainable pilot project for first cycle students, with the perspective of improving the quality of the academic orientation processes, and the emergence of a Accompanying culture, which encourages meaningful learning.

This research carried out in the UTPL Centro Villa Flora, had a sample of six students, with whom the Participatory Action Research Method was used, based on the processual participation of the mentor to assume feedback and through their reflection reach concrete strategies through a realizable planning .

Among the research techniques used are: Information sheet, questionnaire expectations and fears, questionnaire orientation needs, evaluation first meeting of mentor, test of study habits, final evaluation of the process, interviews, observation.

The following guidance needs could be identified; Learning strategies, study methodology, study habits, study planning, EVA management, timetable information, places, tutorials, exam preparation courses, the same ones that were solved.