A century ago, a typical US college campus was a sanctuary of privilege, with white men of means constituting nearly the entire student population. Today, half of US undergraduates live at or near the poverty line, and universities are more diverse than ever. But teaching and curricula have not caught up, resulting in stark inequities.
One Classroom at a Time provides practical, research-based recommendations for teachers and administrators who want to narrow such academic gaps. David Gooblar explains the psychological hardships facing many marginalized students—including stereotype threat and belonging uncertainty—and provides detailed remedies. This wide-ranging guide also offers advice for mitigating burdens of financial insecurity and designing classes that work for all students regardless of disabilities. The emphasis throughout is on helping instructors and administrators understand not just the principles of equitable pedagogy but also the reasoning; not just what works, but why it works.
Join us for a 4-week virtual, author-facilitated, communal reading experience on David Gooblar’s book, One Classroom at a Time: How Better Teaching Can Make College More Equitable.
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A Perusall book event: Engage for teaching and learning is an interactive virtual community event designed to bring educators and learners together to explore, discuss, and engage deeply with a recently published book on teaching and learning.
Think of it as a virtual, asynchronous book club, but with an exciting twist—the author participates! Over the course of a 4-week event, participants collaborate, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations with the author and fellow readers, all within the Perusall platform.
Dates: November 10th - December 7th, 2025*
Location: Perusall platform
Time: On your schedule!
Cost: $15 for 8-week access
*feel free to join the event at any time.
