Learner Analysis

For my learner analysis, I have chosen Stuart Minkus from the show Boy Meets World from the 1990s. Stuart is most often referred to by the main characters of the show as Minkus. He is the nerdy genius in the class and quite a know-it-all. Minus loves to show off his superior knowledge of (all) topics and is not often wrong. His greatest interest in the show, besides getting straight A's and showing off his large brain, is his love for Topanga Lawrence. Minus is always picked on by the main characters Cory and Shawn, as well as most other students in the school. He appears to be of a higher or upper middle class status.

I think if Stuart Minkus was in my class, I would have to be quite resourceful and creative. Using strategies to extend the learning would be necessary because he is such an obviously advanced student. I would find other activities for him to perform and complete, such as tasks that go beyond the material to apply what he already knows. He could complete research projects, write essays, etc. Taking it that step farther would be helpful to keep Minkus from becoming bored and a distraction in the classroom. He obviously loves learning, as well as showing what he has learned.

I would say that Minkus is definitely college ready, in the academic sense. I think that socially, Minkus could stand to grow and mature some. He has trouble fitting in with most students and is not really well liked throughout the show. College is more than just classes, it is a network of people who work together.

Stuart Minkus- Boy Meets World Characters

This video clip shows Minkus trying to show off in class yet again. However, his teacher Mr. Feeny informs him he has gotten the answer wrong. The beginning shows Mr. Feeny and Cory discussing the problem and the wrong answer. Minkus comes in around 1 minute.