Resumen

HERRERO-VILLARREAL, Diana; CALDERON BADILLA, Yency  y  JIMENEZ, Carmen Andrés. New model for Physics tutorials and its effect on student performance at a distance university in Costa Rica. Cuadernos de Investigación UNED [online]. 2018, vol.10, n.2, pp.241-246. ISSN 1659-4266.  http://dx.doi.org/10.22458/urj.v10i2.2155.

Student self-regulation, previous preparation of tutors and collaborative work are key factors in distance education. We tested a new tutoring design in the Physics for Science Teaching III course of the Distance State University of Costa Rica (UNED). A survey indicated that teachers must focus on student motivation; class environment -which influences student focus; and the fact that tutoring is a good tool for diagnostic and formative evaluation. Performance improved with the new model. We recommend strategies to improve self-assurance and performance in written tests, collaborative work and individual attention.

Palabras clave : Tutoring; distance education; academic performance; motivation.

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