Sistema de mentoría para los nuevos estudiantes de primer ciclo, modalidad abierta y a distancia de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja. Evaluación de una experiencia, ciclo académico diciembre 2014 - agosto 2015 /

Abstract

Within the context of Distance Learning, there is the need to investigate to determine the orientation and mentoring strategies that will minimize the early desertion of students. The objective of this investigation is to develop and implement a sustainable mentoring pilot Project for the First Cycle students of the Distance Learning method, keeping in mind the goal of improving the quality of the academic orientation process, and the emergence of a follow-up culture that will encourage a meaningful learning process. The investigation was of the qualitative-quantitative, exploratory and descriptive type. The method applied was the Participatory Investigative Action. The sample group was made up of 5 First Cycle students from the Quito Regional Center. The instruments and techniques used were the interview, the questionnaires, and the field observation. Teaching-learning strategies strengthening auto regulation to improve academic performance were used. During the research and mentoring process we were able to make use of the professional competences and skills to support and follow up the mentees. Additionally, a suggested manual for the mentor was elaborated with innovative orientation strategies.