CEUs: 0.2 GS
Presenter: Dr. Sabrina Smith
Presented in: Spoken English with Captions
Format: Archived Webinar
This workshop is for seasoned interpreters who want to become a mentor or are currently mentoring. The workshop teaches participants to analyze interpreters’ products, based on their skill levels, and how to identify areas which need improvement. Whether the interpreter is novice and in need of foundational skills or is seasoned preparing for the NIC, this workshop will demonstrate ways to improve the overall interpreting product. The presenter has been mentoring for over 12 years and has worked with over 80 mentees. This workshop will share the techniques used in her own mentoring process. The day consists of going through several activities that have been helpful in improving the interpreting process. It will start with basics such as how to discuss feedback, skill improving activities, and analysis of diagnostics. Participants will be able to use these techniques to analyze the interpreting products in their current and future mentees.
- Participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the mentoring process through discussion.
- Participants will be able to discuss how to develop a plan to help set up their own mentoring approaches.
- Participants will demonstrate skills needed to mentor other novice interpreters in the field.
CEUs on the GO is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This GS program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the “Little/None” Content Knowledge Level.