This 4-week module explores the essential elements of assessing the development and performance level of interpreting skills for interpreters and mentors. The ability to assess and, just as importantly self-assess, is the foundation of skill growth and effective interpreting. The module begins with a brief introductory review of meaning-based interpreting as the foundation of assessment approaches. We explore the types of performance assessment-formative, diagnostic, and summative, and the types of feedback resulting from each. Participants then discuss the concept of interpreting vs. language use, and study various rubrics, including a broad meaning-based assessment rubric, and the rubrics they have used. Finally we narrow the focus to diagnostic assessment, practicing the assessment and self-assessment of a variety of interpreting samples.

By exploring these critical elements that contribute to effective assessment of interpreting performance, participants examine how to conduct assessments that incorporate research with reflective assessment practices.

Learning Goals:  On successful completion, participants will:

• Discuss meaning-based interpreting & transliterating performance assessment concepts and goals.
• Describe differences between language fluency assessment and interpreting/transliterating assessment
• Assess interpreting performances based on consumers’ needs and goals, with a focus on discourse features in both the source and target texts.

• • • Specific Pre-requisite skills/knowledge: Experience interpreting and/or transliterating (ASL/English)
      
    • Languages: This online Learning Community is accessible via written English readings. Discussion forums may also include ASL and/or International Sign Language postings-participants need to supply written English translations.

 Logistics & Materials

• Required Text: No text is required, but there are significant required readings and activities posted in the online study area!
• Interactive online discussions: To facilitate active online discussions, registration is typically limited to between 8-12 people.
• Cost:    $300.00*
  • *Webinar Refunds: 50% refund if requested in writing 15 days before start of event; no other refunds are available, unless the webinar is canceled due to low enrollment (less than 8, at discretion of Facilitator).
• Times: At your own convenience during the dates, but there are specific times/due dates for assignments, discussion postings, and activities.
  
  • Time Commitment: Average time needed per week to complete the webinar is estimated at 5-6 hours (2-3, twice a week at a minimum).
• Location: In your favorite chair, home or office.
• Target Audience: Interpreters, Educators, Mentors (experience level – intermediate)

Schedule & Format (Tentative) TBD

Certificate of Completion: Upon satisfactory completion of all activities, discussions, and assignments on time, participants can request a Certificate of Completion if needed for employment records.

RID CEUs: Professional Studies CEUs can be earned by participating in this webinar. These are provided as a part of your registration fee, but each participant must either complete all studies (2.0 CEUs = Certificate of Completion above). Additional CEUs may be earned with documentation of study beyond the 20-24 hours required for the Certificate. More information about this process will be provided at the beginning of the webinar.

Please contact BetsyWinston@TIEMCenter.org with questions and for detailed information about earning RID CEUs. Documentation for earning CEUs must be submitted no later than 10 days after the end of the webinar.

We hope you will join us for this exciting opportunity to discuss new ideas with colleagues and peers!