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

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study was to implement, develop and evaluate a pilot mentoring project for students of first cycle of the Distance Learning from the Associate Center Olón Sanctuary, period October 2015 - February 2016, which belongs to the Manglaralto Parish. The management team selected five students of the first cycle who participated in the project. The theoretical bases were obtained from research made on mentoring, and on monitoring of programs already implemented in distance universities from other countries. The methods used in the research process were: active-participative, descriptive, analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive and statistical. Other techniques were also used, such as reading, concept maps, graphic organizers, abstract, observation, questionnaire and focus groups. Finally, it was concluded that the actions developed for guidance with the mentees, at psychosocial level, allowed to be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of distance study; increase confidence in college and on themselves, promoting unity among peers. Thefore, the mentoring project was ideal to complement the guidance that UTPL offers to new students.