Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia, Centro Universitario Quito, Ciclo Académico Diciembre 2014 – Julio 2015

Abstract

The present investigation aims to an appropriate insertion and adaptation of five new students of the distance learning modality with the support of a partner-mentor, and the objective was evaluate a mentoring experience in base of mentor-mentee; in order to identify the main orientation needs of mentee students and the creation of a manual for the mentor. Various methods were used, among the most important was, the research participatory action (IAP). Also, we provided very important information for the mentee about her training. Also, applied questionnaires in order to know information with big importance for this investigation. The results showed that the new students in MAD have many orientation needs, but, with the accompaniment of a partner-mentor, they can solve those needs, to reduce early abandonment and loneliness To offer a mentoring and orientation service that satisfies the orientation needs of the distance students, it should reduce the early drop resulting from unmet needs.