A DI Perspective on The Gish Model

Jerrin George explains how the Gish Approach to Information Processing can help deaf interpreters manage the amount of information they need to process when interpreting.

Title Screen: grey background with the title “The Gish Model by Jerrin George.”  Jerrin George sits in front of brown wood wall.  He has short black hair, beard, and moustache.  He has brown skin and is wearing a light […]

2022-12-22T14:55:14-06:00June 26th, 2019|

DI Practice: A Visiting Nurse

This interpreting assignment is for an appointment with a home healthcare nurse who is visiting a deafblind person.   The feed from the hearing interpreter is through a video remote connection.

First, try interpreting the situation first.  Then, click the toggle below to view the interpretation by a CDI as well as a discussion of the interpreted scenario.

This video shows […]

2022-03-09T09:26:57-06:00June 20th, 2019|

DI Practice: DMV Written Exam

This interpreting assignment is for a Deaf interpreter interpreting a written exam for a driver’s license.

First, try interpreting the situation first.  Then, click the toggle below to view the interpretation by a CDI as well as a discussion of the interpreted scenario. The beginning of the scenario includes the Deaf interpreter arriving late because of traffic – to show how that is managed. The […]

2022-03-09T10:53:52-06:00June 20th, 2019|

DI Practice: Pursuing Citizenship

This interpreting assignment is for a Deaf interpreter in a situation discussing becoming a U.S. citizenship.

First, try interpreting the situation first.  Then, click the toggle below to view the interpretation by a CDI as well as a discussion of the interpreted scenario.

This video shows the interpretation by the CDI during the filming of the scenario.

2022-03-09T09:57:22-06:00June 20th, 2019|

Understanding and Reducing Horizontal Violence

An explanation of Horizontal Violence and how it can be avoided.

Naomi Sheneman, a white woman with dark brown hair wearing a black long sleeve shirt, stands in front of a grey background.  The CATIE Center logo is in the right lower hand corner of the video.
A sample debrief showing how dialogue about interpreting work can avoid […]

2022-12-22T15:33:40-06:00June 19th, 2019|

Dear White Interpreters: A Panel of Deaf Interpreters of Color

Introduction

The Panel Discussion

Facilitated by Jerrin George, this discussion includes a variety of perspectives.  You can watch the complete discussion above or you can watch segments of it based on each topic by clicking on the toggle with the topics name. Topics addressed include:

  • Introductions
  • Meaning of BIPOC
  • How to sign “black?”
  • Signs in other communities that are sometimes misused
  • […]

2022-12-22T14:58:58-06:00June 17th, 2019|

Telling the Same Passage in Different Ways

Practice your ability to convey the same information in different ways.

Jenny Smith, a tall white woman with long red hair wearing a black long sleeve shirt, stands in front of a grey background.  The CATIE Center logo is in the right lower hand corner of the video.

2022-01-23T16:34:28-06:00June 17th, 2019|

Tandem: An Effective Term for Deaf-Hearing Team

In this video, Naomi Sheneman interviews Trenton Marsh about a term for deaf-hearing interpreting teams and what might be more effective. In their conversation, they touch on:

  • Different approaches to talking about deaf – hearing team – 0:05
  • Techniques for overcoming organizational resistance to hiring deaf-hearing teams – 4:49
  • Anything more to add? – […]
2022-12-22T14:50:44-06:00June 5th, 2019|

The Acculturation Gap Model

In this video, Naomi Sheneman interviews Trenton Marsh about his Acculturation Gap Model and addresses the following issues:

  • Explanation of the model – 0:05
  • How does some deaf people not wanting an interpreter for the dentist fit with the model – 7:07
  • How to challenge the mindset that only some deaf people might benefit […]
2022-12-22T14:50:09-06:00June 5th, 2019|

Assessing Your Work for an Individual Development Plan

Example of Assessments in GoReact with comments in ALL CAPS that are focused on assessing the interpretation.

Aim

To assess your interpretation in order to provide more focused goals for your professional development plan.

Time Required for Activity: 15-30 mins

Objective(s):

Interpreters will:

  1. Review an interpretation.
  2. Identify what key skills are present and/or lacking
  3. […]

2022-01-23T16:44:22-06:00April 9th, 2019|
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