I think it is important for students to identify learning techniques that work best for them. I would also help them to be more organized (if needed) and to be diligent about setting aside the required time to study and read. If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do? I would try to go back to the beginning of the topic and identify where the student understood the skill or concept, and we'd walk through it slowly from the beginning. As we review the area, I would highlight important steps or ideas and help the student either connect these steps or ideas to their own life or come up with methods to remember them. But most importantly, I would take my time. I find students often struggle the most when they are going too fast and skipping over or not grasping critical material.