Autonomous Learner Analysis

My names Jennifer Balderston and I am a first year science student here at UPEI. I live in Cornwall where my older sister, Kayla, and brother, Jeremy, have left me living as an only child with, my parents, Paul and Paula. Some hobbies of mine include spending time with my friends and family, playing sports and running. Growing up I was a part of many clubs such as ballet and piano lessons, but it wasn’t until I joined my first soccer team that my parents quickly recognized where my interests were. Since I was little I have played on multiple sports teams such as, the provincial and Canada Games soccer teams, the women’s AAA hockey team and the Bluefield rugby team. This year I was happy to be a member of the UPEI Women’s soccer team, which was such a great experience …show more content…
I myself have found this shift of learning very difficult as I learn best while listening and watching others. Looking at the “Seven Characteristics of Autonomous Learners” I can quickly pick out my weakness. The sixth characteristic really stood out to me, “Autonomous learners us effective learning strategies and adapt those strategies to new situations”, I believe that everyone learns differently and that means everyone has different studying techniques that they use to ensure success, but this can be frustrating because I have not yet found the best studying strategy to benefit me. Number three, “Autonomous learners set realistic and appropriate goals for academic achievement”, is the trait that most reflects my strength as an autonomous learner. I find goal setting very important and I think that everyone should set a goal, whether it be big or small, to motivate and to push you to pursue what truly makes you happy. I hope that through persistence and hard work I am able to achieve my goals and build my future to be just what I want it to