This tool is designed to assist you in creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals that are:
The form below guides you through a series of questions to help make sure your goal provides you the focus needed for success. Below […]
This interpreting assignment is for a Deaf interpreter interpreting for a meeting about a deaf person in a supported housing environment.
First, try interpreting the situation first. Then, click the toggles below to view the interpretation by a CDI, a post-conference by the interpreting team, and a discussion of the interpreted scenario.
This video shows the interpretation by the CDI […]
Naomi Sheneman gives an introduction to the different resources for deaf resources related to interpreting models and processes.
Click on the images below to view the different resources.
Naomi Sheneman provides a historical overview of interpreting models, an introduction to the idea of interpreting roles and how that can be problematic.
Title Screen: grey background with the title “Interpreting Models by Naomi Sheneman, Ph.D. & CDI” Naomi appears as a white woman with long black hair. She is wearing a black sweater and necklace with purple beads and stands in front of […]
Jimmy Beldon explains about the Cokely model and how understanding it can be beneficial for deaf interpreters.
Title Screen: grey background with the title “The Cokely Model for Deaf Interpreters by Jimmy Beldon.” Jimmy Beldon stands in front of a dark grey background. He is a white man with blond-grey hair parted in the middle wearing black glasses with a goatee. He is wearing […]
Jerrin George explains how to do an activity practicing the Gish approach to information as his explanation of the Gish Model. If you have not seen that video, please click here.
The steps to the video are listed below in the toggles.
Jerrin George, a brown man with black short hair, beard, and a moustache, sits in front of a dark purple wall, wearing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.