“Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de educación superior a distancia centro universitario asociado de Cariamanga”, año lectivo 2014-2015.

Abstract

Given that the distance learning model at UTPL presented high dropout rates especially in the first cycle, due to various factors such as adaptation, lack of system, lack of information and study habits. Therefore UTPL presented the research project "Development and evaluation of a pilot mentoring experience with undergraduate students of Higher Distance Education." Intended for students considered at risk. This work is done in the university city of Cariamanga Region bald Loja province. This project was based on a triadic participation: Director, Mentor and mentee. The counselor responsible for coordinating and monitoring the process, the mentor responsible for guiding the mentee in the model insertion distance learning and mentored junior student. For this project as participatory action methods, inductive, deductive, statistical and descriptive, also different techniques bibliographic research and field use as well as different instruments(questionnaires) provided by the university. The results were satisfactory for all parties.