Research has proven that effective educators think and behave in very specific ways. Victoria categorized and itemized their thought patterns (mindsets & principles) and behavior patterns (habits & strategies). She clearly, briefly, and succinctly explains them in her “Best Practices Quick Reference Cards” which will help YOU to stand out in your academic arena.
“Victoria’s cards give a good reference for helpful ideas
but don’t overwhelm you as hard and fast rules,
instead as spring boards for thought.”
~Andrew Rice, Assistant Professor, Chemistry,
College of Arts and Sciences, University of La Verne, CA
“Victoria has made these cards very user-friendly,
detailing both theory and practice in the application of each
of the concepts described, pertinent to the most important
aspects of University-level teaching.
The faculty are able to reference their learning from these cards
and apply them directly to their own practice.”
Anne Mangahas, Ed.D.
Associate Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
for the Center of Advancement for Faculty Excellence,
University of La Verne, CA
Sample Card – Front, Top Half
To read, please click on image
Each Best Practices Quick Reference Card
is 8 1/2″ x 11″ and double sided (unless otherwise indicated).
Each is sold in a heavyweight, clear plastic, 3-hole punched sleeve for optional looseleaf binder use.
These handy, reader-friendly, research-based cards
may be purchased for:
$15 per card, or
$12.50 per card in quantities of 25 or more of the same title
Contact us for pricing of quantities over 25.
Comments from Claremont Lincoln University, California
“Great Reference.”
~President, Eileen Aranda, Ph.D.
“I can place them on my desk
and reference them often,
and I will.”
~Robert McManus, Ph.D., Chair
“It’s a tremendous amount of info
and this will be beneficial
in my reflecting and reviewing.”
~Kathleen Green, Faculty
“The handouts are tremendous
and would be worth attending
Dr. Nesnick’s seminar(s),
if that was ‘all’ there was!”
~Jack Hopper, Faculty
“Good tools to use as a resource!”
~Alvin S. Perry, Faculty
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43 Best Practices Quick Reference Cards
For Academic Administrators
1) The Power of Best Practice Cards for Faculty Development
22 Principles & 34 Strategies
2) Effective Faculty Development Program Guidelines
57 Principles & 142 Strategies (7 sided)
3) Classroom Observation Report Form/Template (4 sided)
4) Classroom Observation Report Abridged Form/Template
Essential of Effective Teaching
5) 61 Tendencies of Highly Effective Educators
6) Mindsets for Why & How We Learn
33 Principles & 44 Strategies
7) Why and How We Learn
29 Principles & 37 Strategies
8) When and Where We Learn
20 Principles & 50 Strategies
9) 10 Key Teaching-Learning Theories
31 Principles & 21 Strategies
10) The Effective Classroom Management Pyramid (single sided)
11) Self-Efficacy: The “I can do it!” Belief
15 Principles & 28 Strategies
Preparing to Effectively Teach a Course
12) 3 Essentials of Course Design: Course Design Triangle,
Backward Design Framework & Universal Design for Learning
20 Principles & 36 Strategies
13) Essentials of Effective Instruction
40 Principles & 40 Strategies
14) Creating Learning Outcomes/Objectives
15 Principles & 56 Strategies (4 sided)
15) 55 Strategies to Create a Highly Effective Syllabus
16) Creating Highly Effective Lesson Plans 11 Principles & 45 Strategies
17) Instructional Materials & Resources
19 Principles & 25 Strategies
18) 36 Strategies for Creating PowerPoint Presentations
plus PowerPoint Scoring Rubric
19) 25 Common Teaching Mistakes
with Principles & Strategies to Prevent Them
Teaching Effectively
20) Creating an Effective First Day of Class 42 Strategies
21) 15 Common Mistakes at the Beginning of Class with Strategies to Prevent Them
22) Motivating Students to Learn 34 Strategies
23) Actively Engaging Students in Their Learning 16 Principles & 79 Strategies (4 sided)
24) 15 Common Mistakes Interacting with Your Students with Strategies to Prevent Them
25) Enhancing Student Learning 44 Principles & 44 Strategies
26) Promoting Critical Thinking Principles & Strategies
27) 15 Common Teaching Mistakes During Your Lesson with Strategies to Prevent Them
28) 40 Strategies to End Your Lesson Effectively
29) 15 Common Teaching Mistakes Ending Your Lesson with Strategies to Prevent Them
30) Creating an Effective Last Day of Class 17 Principles & 34 Strategies
Teaching Online Courses
31) Developing Online Learning Communities 25 Principles & 55 Strategies
32) Communicating Effectively in Online Courses 14 Principles & 45 Strategies
33) Online Discussion Boards & Professor’s Presence 10 Principles & 51 Strategies
34) Discussion Board Questions & Bloom’s Taxonomy
35) Discussion Board Scoring Rubric (1 sided)
Assessing Students’ Learning
36) Evidence of Learning 27 Principles & 57 Strategies (4 sided)
37) 15 Common Teaching Mistakes During Q & A with Strategies to Prevent Them
38) Creating & Using Scoring Rubrics
39) 49 Strategies for Creating Written Tests
40) 80 Strategies for Test Taking
41) 15 Common Teaching Mistakes in Assessments with Strategies to Prevent Them
42) Professor-to-Student Feedback 24 Principles & 29 Strategies
43) 380 Ways to Say, “Good Work!”
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Card 2: Effective Faculty Development Program Guidelines: 57 Principle & 142 Strategies (7 sided)
1-24 Copies: $35 each
25 or More Copies: $30 each
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Card 3: Classroom Observation Form/Template
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 5: 61 Tendencies of Highly Effective Educators
Testimonials from University of La Verne faculty:
“Excellent! Loved it . . . a well-organized list.” ~Jane Beal,
English Department, College of Arts and Sciences
“Very succinct!” ~ Nicholas Athey,
Sociology/Anthropology Department
“The categories are helpful and generative.” ~Tom Ontiveros, Theatre Arts, College of Arts and Sciences
“This was a great tool to keep in my plan book.” ~Akida Long,
LaFetra College of Education
“It was useful, and it will be a reference.” ~Dr. Everett Lovelace, LaFetra College of Education
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 7: Why and How We Learn:
29 Principles & 37 Strategies
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 8: When and Where We Learn:
20 Principles & 50 Strategies
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 9: 10 Key Teaching-Learning Theories:
31 Principles & 21 Strategies
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 10: The Effective Classroom Management Pyramid
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 11: Self-Efficacy, The “I can do it!” Belief:
15 Principles & 28 Strategies
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 12: 3 Essentials of Course Design: Course Design Triangle, Backward Design Framework & Universal Design for Learning, Plus 20 Principles & 36 Strategies
Testimonials from University of La Verne faculty:
“Very concise and comprehensive. ” ~Nicholas Athey, Sociology/Anthropology Department
“The card brought up issues that I had not paid attention to during all these years.” ~Abdi Majlessi
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 13: Essentials of Effective Instruction:
40 Principles & 40 Strategies
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 14: Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
15 Principles & 56 Strategies
Testimonials from University of La Verne faculty
“I love these cards. The cross-reference between cards and skills help tremendously.” ~Dr. David Bickford, Chair, Biology Department
“Extremely useful. I will use the card, often.” ~Dr. Jaye Houston, Instructor, Civic & Community Engagement Department
“This card is informative and systematic.” ~Han Chen, Economics Department
“Card is very useful.” ~Diane Klein, Esq., College of Law
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 15: 55 Strategies to Create a Highly Effective Syllabus
Testimonials from University of La Verne faculty:
“The card is clearly written and easy to reference.”
~Allyson Brantley, History, College of Arts and Sciences
“It gave me a list to look at when building my syllabus. Somethings I wouldn’t have thought of.”
~Heidy Contreras, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences
“I will cherish this card . . . and maybe buy more to give to fellow teachers.” ~Suzanna Bratzler, student
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 18: 36 Strategies for Creating PowerPoint Presentations, plus a PowerPoint Scoring Rubrics
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 19: 25 Common Teaching Mistakes,
with Principles & Strategies to Prevent Them
Testimonials from the University of La Verne:
“I learned new ways to approach common mistakes in my class…they seem easy to implement.” ~Heidy Contreras, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences
“Sometimes one doesn’t even know what they don’t know until presented with new information.” ~Amy Blandford
“Lots of great tips and reminders.” ~Suzanna Bratzler
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 22: Motivating Students to Learn: 34 Strategies
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 25: Enhancing Student Learning: 44 Principles & 44 Strategies
“Easy to read, clear, concise examples, all great!” ~Suzanna Bratzler,
student, University of La Verne
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 28: 40 Strategies to End Your Lesson Effectively
Testimonials from the University of La Verne:
“It gives specific strategies to use in class.” ~Holly Buckley, Instructor, LaFetra College of Education
“Easy to understand.” ~Pornchanok Ruengvirayudh, Research Analyst, Center for Advancement of Faculty Excellence
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 33: Online Discussion Boards & Professor’s Presence
“This guide is truly excellent!” ~Robert Glougherty, Ph.D.
Vice President for Technology, Design, and Innovation, &
Professor of Information Science
Felician University
“This is very helpful (and robust!) Some of our faculty are brand new to the online space, and this will certainly serve as a great resource.” ~H. Garrett Thompson, DC, Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 38: Creating and Using Scoring Rubrics
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 39: 49 Strategies for Creating Written Tests
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 40: 80 Strategies for Test Taking
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 42: Professor-to-Student Feedback: 24 Principles & 29 Strategies
“It gives me an idea of how to quickly implement changes in my class.” ~Heidy Contreras, University of La Verne
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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Card 43: 380 Ways to Say, “Good Work!”
1-24 Copies: $15 each
25 or More Copies: $12.50 each
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