Desarrollo y evaluación de una experiencia piloto de mentoría con estudiantes de primer ciclo de Educación Superior a Distancia Centro Universitario Loja, octubre 2015 febrero 2016

Abstract

Abstract: This paper aims to study the problems of undergraduate students entering the UTPL in open and distance modality and sometimes for several reasons defect, in order to provide solutions and help those starting a career they can finish. It is therefore intended that through this pilot mentoring plan can collaborate in real and specific situations to provide possible solutions to existing problems. It featured students from different degree programs where the mentor (a senior cycle) supports, guides and motivates mentees (undergraduate students). The methods used are qualitative, descriptive and participatory action, using instruments (interviews and questionnaires) validated which allow a focus to the reality of desertion while identifying difficulties in the process of adapting to university life. Later analysis was performed to publicize the authorities the measures to be considered for work on this problem.