Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia, Centro Universitario Asociado de Riobamb

Abstract

The Technical University of Loja in pursuit of improving academic quality, has implemented a pilot mentoring experience with undergraduate students of the Open and Distance Modality, in order to help them develop skills that enable them to adapt to the transitions They will face from the beginning of their studies and explore career profiles for future employment, and overcome the difficulties they may encounter along these processes. This research was conducted at the University Center of Riobamba with the participation of four students from different degrees accompanied by a mentor. The methodology applied was the Participatory Action Research, based on actions that include practice habits and study techniques, exchange of experience, reflection, and motivation. The mentoring program made it possible to guide the mentee to improve their integration and adaptation to college also provides a Mentor Manual to provide mentors future reference about its functions and performance throughout the process.