Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia, Centro Universitario Asociado de Madrid

Abstract

The Technical University of Loja, promoted research: "Development and evaluation of a pilot experience of Mentoring with students of the first cycle of distance higher education" this research seeks to highlight the needs of students who have just entered, analyze, evidence , seek and propose solutions that will guide students accurately and effectively, the model chosen for research is what is known as "peer-to-peer" or peer mentoring, the main players are: the new student (Mentorizado) and the experienced student (Mentor) who will guide the mentorizado using their experiences and personal skills, so that the mentorizado can adapt as best as possible to his new environment, marked by abundant and disturbing challenges. The process was guided and supervised at all times by a professional (Tutor) who directs and has control of the research, in the present work evidences the needs and problems detected among the students of the UTPL-Madrid, also the factors Which led to the students not taking advantage of the service offered and possible solutions