Students learn best when they enjoy the topics they are studying. I try to teach materials that students will find fascinating. How would you help a student stay motivated? Motivation and interest are closely related. It is difficult to stay motivated when study materials are boring, so I try to build fun and interesting lessons. Additionally, I ask students to set academic goals, as there are few greater motivations than the reward of success! If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?