Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia, Centro Universitario Asociado de La Troncal período octubre 2015 –febrero 2016

Abstract

his research is implemented as support and assistance aimed at novice students entering the first cycle at the Technical University of Loja in the distance mode, the Associated La Troncal center; located in the province of Canar. It is to promote and improve the quality of guidance processes due to the high rate of early abandonment of university studies purpose. Those involved in this study are: a graduate student (mentor), five new students (mentees) and a management team mentoring UTPL (counselors). The methodology includes several methods mainly participatory action research method that aims to help solve problems from detecting needs. In addition, techniques for development literature and field research were used. The application of instruments such as questionnaires helped identify the needs of academic guidance and information mentees. After analyzing the information obtained concludes that university at the beginning of their studies students need tools to improve their critical thinking skills and techniques to study self-regulated. Moreover, motivation and support play an important role in the integration and adaptation to this type of studies.