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

Abstract

This paper aims to study the problems of students PLoS students entering Mode Distance Learning, experience a change in the way of learning, because they are responsible for their preparation and does not have the direct guidance of a teacher , causing fear, distress and may result in why decides to abandon his studies. The objective of this research is to develop actions of counseling with undergraduate students to facilitate their incorporation into the system of distance education, improve academic achievement and reduce the rate of early abandonment. We worked with five different degrees students enrolled in the Associate Center Calceta. the descriptive, inferential, and statistical methods were used participatory action; instruments given by the Manager for data collection equipment was also applied. The techniques used were the literature and field research. 40% of the mentees had needs guidance for insertion and adaptation to MaD, and an equal percentage required assistance related to academia; in turn they had the opportunity to clear their doubts.