Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia, Centro Universitario Asociado de Cuenca periodo octubre 2014-febrero 2015

Abstract

Distance education requires much effort and dedication because the education system faces the student has different characteristics than classroom education. The objective of this research was to implement, develop and evaluate sustainable pilot mentoring project for undergraduate students of the Distance Learning Center in the Commonwealth Basin, with a view to promote the improvement of the quality of the processes of academic orientation and the emergence of a culture of support, promoting meaningful learning. Actions carried out on the basis of a schedule where the Tutor-Mentor-mentee established link was established. This research was conducted with three undergraduates of the MaD UTPL. Basing the theory, methodology applied, observation and surveys. Culminating in the preparation of the format for the UTPL Mentor Manual. The research concludes that the mentoring program was successful, especially when the interest in studies were encouraged. It is important to review the report, in which the benefits brought about by the proposed mentoring program will be observed.