Self-Check for Effective Practice Beta Self-Check for Effective Practice This tool is intended to help you assess areas of strength and areas for improvement, with reference to skill-development-focused interpreting practice. Read each statement below and indicate the extent to which it describes you by selecting the appropriate response. Click submit to view the results. Name First Last EmailOptional: share your email if you want to have the results emailed to you. 1. I enjoy engaging in practice activities related to improving my interpreting skills. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 2. I involve family/friends/classmates in my interpreting practice sessions. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 3. Practicing is important, but I can never find enough time for it. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 4. I have trouble selecting materials to use while practicing. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 5. I regularly review my recorded performances from my practice sessions. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 6. I am not sure what to focus on when I practice. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 7. I feel that practicing is not a good use of my time. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 8. I am confident that I can set good/appropriate goals for my practice sessions. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 9. I have a hard time getting started with practicing. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 10. When I review recordings of my work, I am able to confidently identify both points of strength and areas for improvement. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 11. I get discouraged because the material I practice with is too difficult for me or doesn’t align well with the goals I am working on. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 12. I view practice as an opportunity to stretch my skills and grow. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 13. I am comfortable with practicing in front of others (or sharing my recorded practices with others) in order to get feedback. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 14. I avoid practicing whenever possible. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 15. I am confident about my ability to set goals for myself when I practice. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 16. I choose practice materials from just a few sources. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 17. I feel like the reason I need so much practice is that I am not a good interpreter. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 18. Practice time fits well into my regular routine. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 19. I have difficulty with making use of insights and suggestions from others’ feedback on my interpreting work. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 20. The materials I use for practice meet my needs. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 21. Sometimes I am not sure how to make good use of my practice time. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 22. Practicing interpreting makes me feel positive emotions (e.g., pride, accomplishment, motivation). Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me 23. I spend sufficient time practicing interpreting. Does not describe me Describes me sometimes Usually/mostly describes me CATIE Center2022-05-26T10:26:17-06:00May 18th, 2022| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail Related Posts Deaf Interpreter Resources – Professional Development Topics Gallery Deaf Interpreter Resources – Professional Development Topics Deaf Interpreter Resources – Complete Scenarios Deaf Interpreter Resources – Complete Scenarios Extralinguistic Knowledge for Deaf Interpreters Gallery Extralinguistic Knowledge for Deaf Interpreters A CDI’s perpsective on the Open Process model Gallery A CDI’s perpsective on the Open Process model A Conversation on Role-Space and Translation Gallery A Conversation on Role-Space and Translation
