Merlina
Who am I?
75% Bosnian, 25% Albanian
Mother=100% Bosnian, Father=50% Bosnian and 50% Albanian
My parents are both born in Macedonia
Learning languages, travel, walking, singing, dancing
Can speak Bosnian, Albanian (only understand), and French (intermediate)
Traveled to Macedonia, America, Kosovo, Greece
Mother, father, 2 younger sisters
Eat healthier, travel more, improve mental health
17 years old, Muslim, white, straight, female
Humber College
Business Administration
Accounting
What motivates me to learn? What do I love to learn about?
Extrinsic motivation
I tend to engage in activities when I'm getting a reward or if there is a punishment for not engaging.
Build relationships with peers to make the activity more entertaining.
Thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of completing the work.
Writing down goals and outstanding work
When I see my assignments written down, it looks like a larger amount which tells me I need to start.
When I cross out finished assignments I feel accomplished which makes me want to finish them all.
Avoiding negativity
I enjoy learning new languages
Would like to learn Italian, Albanian, and Arabic.
I enjoy learning about ancient history
The Balkan War
The Canadian Pacific Railway
I enjoy learning about things that revolve around the real world.
Useful tips and knowledge
What activites and interests do I pursue outside of school?
Part-time job
The Keg Steakhouse
Waitress
5 hours, 3 days a week
Gym
LA Fitness
1-2 hours, 3 days a week
Family activites
Dinners
Movie
Amusement park
Shopping
Learning strengths, styles, preferences
Language and Words
proficiency in both oral and written language
Can process language which helps me think and remember
Focused
Thinking and Logic
Able to problem solve
Can figure things out
Visual Learner
Like to take in information by reading and through visuals
Like to take notes
Like to see rather than listen
Even though I'm a visual, I'm find spoken directions easy to understand.
Highlight, underline, and circle my work
What can teachers do to support my learning?
Set high expectations
Show that you care
Be transparent and ready to help
Clarity
Leniency