Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentaría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Centro Universitario Asociado Quito, durante el ciclo académico Octubre 2014 Febrero 2015

Abstract

The present investigation shows the analysis of a Mentory Plan for university students coursing first level in distance education, due to the need of reducing: adaptation difficulties and a lack of studying strategies to promote self learning, avoiding dismotivation in students and early schooling abandoned. The objective of this investigation is to implement, develop and evaluate the Mentory Plan, which provides an integral orientation to promote meaningful learning. The investigation is made in Quito – Ecuador, at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja in the regional Center, applied to three students. The used Methods ere: qualitative, quantitative, inductive and analytical, using the observation technique, analytical content and semi-structure interview. As instruments, were used: interview guide, questionnaire of needs of orientation, questionnaire of study abilities and an observation register record. According to the results observed, the Mentees have an academic and personal need, where the Mentory Plan is managed as a tool by the Mentors used as a guide from the Mentor Guide. Keywords: Mentor,