I've been teaching for a good many years - and I have discovered many innovative ways to reach students who are having difficulty with their studies. I have found that a somewhat collaborative approach can often help a student, if they are open to it. By "collaborative", of course I play the role of "guide" through this journey. You could say, I have the map, but together we decide which might be the best route to take. This reminds me of times when I literally have taught students how to use a map. There are always many choices of how to get from point A to point B. The question is simply, which is the most effective and efficient way? Of course, if it's a matter of some creative study, such as creative writing, or perhaps musical improvisation, the student may want to choose the more scenic route. Then it's just a question of, which route most effectively will create the scenery we want to create?

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