Hard-to-Reach Students, or Hard-to-Reach Lecturers? A Personal Reflection

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  • Fatemeh Mohamadi University of Greenwich

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v18i1.1631

Abstract

This piece reflects on the challenges of engaging ‘hard-to-reach’ students in higher education, urging a shift in focus towards relational teaching. It highlights the importance of building human connections and creating inclusive learning environments. The piece emphasises that universities must provide the necessary support and resources for lecturers to foster genuine human relationships, as learning is most effective when students feel valued and connected.

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Published

09/24/2025

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Mohamadi, F. (2025). Hard-to-Reach Students, or Hard-to-Reach Lecturers? A Personal Reflection. Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v18i1.1631

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2025)

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Opinion Pieces

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