I believe in helping students help themselves. I assist them enough that they do not get lost, but encourage them to come up with answers themselves. If possible, I try to relate the subject to something the student already understands. I also believe that if students struggle with history or language, it just means they need to be taught in a different way. How can you help a student become an independent learner? I would first try to figure out what they understand and what they don't. Then, I would question them and challenge them to find patterns so they can eventually determine the answer on their own and understand why it's correct. How would you help a student stay motivated?