title: MIRADA A LA MENTORÍA EN INVESTIGACIÓN DESDE LA PERSPECTIVA SOCIOCULTURAL DE VYGOTSKY.
abstract: In this article the authors illustrate the mentoring process through the framework of Vygotsky's sociocultural perspective regarding education and human development. To achieve this goal, they describe their experience as mentor and mentees in a research training mentoring program for undergraduate students. The authors argue that this theoretical and philosophical perspective offers a solid background to mentoring as a real option that contributes to the learning process. They recommend these programs to be encouraged by academic institutions in order for more students and professors to benefit from this process.
authors.forename: Nilda G Medina
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Santiago
authors.forename: Tania M Cruz
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Rivera
authors.forename: Natalia Jordán
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Ortiz
keywords: Vygotsky's sociocultural perspective; mediation; mentoring; zone of proximal development