Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de educación superior a distancia, centro universitario de Guaranda y Riobamba

Abstract

Abstract:The problem of early dropout in distance learning university is a reality that requires urgent responses from those involved in distance higher education and the quality of Ecuadorian education system. Therefore, it was developed a mentoring experience with ten undergraduate students from the first cycle of higher education in the associated centers of Guaranda and Riobamba of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, experience that allowed analyzying the peer mentoring process, under the guidance and direction of a mentor, a senior cycle. The participatory action research method was used to solve everyday problems immediately and make a difference in the students. Questionnaires, SWOT and problematic matrices were used to analyze personal characteristics such as learning skills and guidance needs, and to address the mentoring plan specifically through a manual. The mentoring process helped reduce dropout rates, getting six guide and direct students to continue their studies, although it did not get all finalize the process.