Naomi Sheneman explains the concept of extralinguistic knowledge (ELK) and how Deaf interpreters need to take that into account in their interpreting work as well recognize the unique ELK that they bring to situations based on their experiences as Deaf people.
Beldon, J., Forestal, E., Garcia, L., Peterson, D. (2009, August). NCIEC deaf interpreting initiative. Paper presented at RID Deaf Caucus, […]
Arkady Belozovsky, CDI, shares a perspective on the way that an open process teaming model has the potential to benefit everyone involved in an interpreted situation.
Naomi Sheneman explains how interpreters, especially Deaf interpreters, can put the ideas about the open process into practice.
Naomi Sheneman facilitates a conversation on the role-space model with Robert G. Lee and Eileen Forestal and its relevance for Deaf interpreters and translators.
The Graduation to Certification Supervisor Institute was designed for supervisors working with novice interpreters in the GTC program. Using evidence-based learning principles from Make It Stick: The science of successful learning, the institute contains 11 modules focused on the following topics: understanding the science of successful learning, Demand-Control Schema, Role-Space, Mentoring […]
This training only focuses on the NIC Interview and Performance Exam. The Interview and Performance Exam is completed in one 60 minute sitting at a certification test site. However, this training breaks up the components of the test into more manageable and distinct sections. The overall goal of this training is […]
The course focus is the CASLI Performance Exam for Deaf Interpreters and the Gap Test that will be required for those having completed the CDI Knowledge Exam before 2021. This course provides test preparation content in manageable and distinct sections, a total of seven modules. The overall goal of this training is to help you understand […]
Immersive learning experiences for novice interpreters provide opportunities for authentic, deliberate, and reflective practice. This resource from the Graduation to Certification (GTC) project from the CATIE Center at St. Catherine University is divided in two parts. The first section focuses on information for people planning an immersion. It gives some of the evidence behind why […]
These resources are designed to be used for an online course or workshop focused on Deaf interpreters developing translation skills. Resources include an explanation of different approaches to translation, a specific process with opportunities to practice the process with English written texts that have existing ASL translations. This allows participants to compare their own translation […]
These online modules contain videos and activities to support novice interpreters in understanding effective strategies for learning and practice. The course introduces the concept of deliberate practice and how important it is for interpreters. Information and activities about deliberate practice is mixed in with information from Peter Brown, author of Make it Stick: […]