Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de Mentoría para estudiantes de primer ciclo de educación a distancia, centro regional Quito, ciclo Octubre 2014-Febrero 2015

Abstract

The system of distance learning offered by the Technical University of Loja in the modality "Open and Distance" is a favorable option for people who work, however, the failure to implement that system runs the risk of a possible defection of the studies dealing with this and through a pilot mentoring program called "mentoring" guidance and academic guidance offered to students who begin their studies. The process was conducted in Quito regional center, with 4 undergraduate students enrolled in the same, for which the model was used called "Peer", in which three elements, the mentee, the mentor and participating Tutor Advisor , which have defined functions aimed to prevent students from dropping out. Participatory action among participants of mentoring, whereby an action plan according to the needs identified through established formats, when the process was evident permanence and continuity of studies of the mentees was developed was used.