Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia, Centro Universitario asociado de Guayaquil

Abstract

Abstract: This degree project shows the development and evaluation of a Peer Mentoring experience, with first cycle students of the distance modality of the Private Technical University of Loja, as mentores and graduated students as mentors. The study seeks to detect and respond to the educational guidance needs of new students, accompany them in their adaptation process to the university environment, to promote orientation processes, improve the quality of learning and prevent desertion and early abandonment. of the studies. The study was carried out with eight first cycle students, from the Guayaquil Regional Center, with academic difficulties and risk of dropping out. Orientation strategies were developed, with the application of the Participatory Research and Action method, using field and bibliographic research techniques, through a needs self-assessment questionnaire, orientation workshops, learning and self-regulation. The validity of the Mentoring project is confirmed, its institutionalization is suggested, as a means to ensure the adaptation and permanence of students in their professional training.