Teaching in Higher Ed How Better Teaching Can Make College More Equitable
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Dec 4, 2025 David Gooblar, an Associate Professor of English and author of *One Classroom at a Time*, dives deep into how better teaching can enhance equity in college. He discusses the hidden 'scars' students carry, stressing the importance of understanding their unique challenges. Gooblar critiques the stereotype of the 'privileged college student', advocating for teaching practices that foster trust and inclusion. He shares innovative strategies like 'question roll' for building classroom belonging and emphasizes the need for individualized support over assumptions.
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Doorframe Scar From Grad-School Hijinks
- David told a grad-school scar story from running through dorm halls and hitting a doorframe.
- The scar sits near his old hairline and reminds him of youth.
Hidden Scars Shape Student Experience
- Most student "scars" are hidden and teachers see only small windows into their lives.
- Instructors must assume unseen harms from inequality affect all students in class.
The Myth Of The Typical College Student
- Teachers rely on an imaginary, often privileged, picture of the typical college student.
- That mismatch skews expectations and harms students who differ from that image.
