Desarrollo y Evaluación de una Experiencia Piloto de Mentoría con Estudiantes de Primer Ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Centro Universitario Asociado de Quito, durante el año 2014 - 2015

Abstract

The research problem concerns the degree of attrition of university students in open and distance learning mode, which requires a particular process of adaptation to deal with academic, administrative, economic and personal problems. The purpose of this pilot mentoring experience, whose sample was five undergraduates of 2014-2015 in the MaD UTPL, was held in Quito, in the training center SEGOPE. A methodology of participatory action, qualitative and quantitative, exploratory and descriptive applied. The techniques used were, reading comprehension, summaries, graphic organizers, word processors and text information, etc., using various support tools such as questionnaires, interviews, observation records, among others. We conclude that the mentor program responds to a pressing need guidance, guidance and support. And that his execution not only allows optimization of material and financial resources; but fundamentally the lives of students.