...Motivation and interest is very important to studying. Study skills are part of a learning method as opposed to reading and rereading for the right answer. I have worked with a variety of students with special needs including those with Attention Deficit Disorder, reading and math problems, and language barriers. (read more)
...I believe that all understanding of great reading comes from making empathetic connections to the subject matter. Effective writing also depends centrally on developing a personal viewpoint which the writer is actively involved in conveying to his/her reader. Good reading and writing, then, require both heart and head to carry them along to successful completion. (read more)