Desarrollo y Evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia, Centro Universitario Quito

Abstract

The Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja in its Open and Distance mode, designed a plan called Educational Innovation: Development and evaluation of a pilot mentoring experience with undergraduate students of Higher Distance Education. The project is conceived as an experience aimed at establishing a protocol that allows selecting information, guidance needs of new students. The objective of this research was to determine the effectiveness of the mentoring program, through the support and continuous monitoring and thus prevent early school leaving. The research was conducted with an experimental group of 10 undergraduate students from different races it was based on the theoretical framework, methodology applied, observation, interviews, meetings, surveys and applying different instruments provided by the University. The results obtained in this program include satisfaction, work and responsibility of those involved, which may conclude that the mentoring program is beneficial for students who wish to participate actively and voluntarily.