Role-space:
You've Heard the Term but What Does it Mean?

Facilitator: Christine Monikowski, Ph.D.
Dates: July 20-August 23, 2020 (4+1 Format)

Understand the concept of Role-Space and apply it to your work in the educational setting. Although this online community specifically targets educational interpreting settings, this information can be applied to interpreters working in a variety of settings. Don’t let the title fool you – Redefining the Role of the Community Interpreter: The Concept of Role-space (Llewellyn-Jones & Lee, 2014). This info can be applied to interpreters working in a variety of settings, including K-12 and post-secondary settings! It’s about how we present ourselves to people in a way that is socially appropriate and linguistically accurate – a discourse approach to our work (rather than “pretend I’m not here”). For experienced interpreters, this info will probably not strike you as new but the terminology and the research should help validate the choices you make on a daily basis.

During the 5 weeks of this interactive online learning community, you will have the opportunity to:

    • Discuss your learning and understanding of each chapter in the required text via interactive discussion forums. In preparation for each discussion, you will study each chapter and view a video (no longer than 5 minutes) to introduce the topic.
    • Synthesize your learning and discuss possible applications by summarizing each chapter summary for other participants.
    • Apply your learning by completing a self-reflective project where you apply Role-Space to your work. This is a self-analysis of your role, not your interpreting skills and includes creating an online poster and one-page reflection. Specific info will be given at the beginning of the Learning Community. Project is due the last week of the Learning Community. Individual office hours (via Skype) will be available during the 5-week event for support on this project.
    • Specific Pre-requisite skills/knowledge: Experience interpreting in an educational setting (K-12 or post-secondary).
    • Languages: This online Learning Community is accessible via spoken English with captions.

Logistics & Materials

    • Required Text: Redefining the Role of the Community Interpreter: The Concept of Role-space (Llewellyn-Jones & Lee, 2014)
      • NOTE: Because so many people already have this text, the fee does not include purchase of original book. If you do not already have it, it can be purchased at:  www.tinyurl.com/rolespaceus Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.
    •  Interactive online discussions: To facilitate active online discussions, registration is typically limited to between 8-15 people.
    • Cost:$210.00 $105.00  We recognize the challenges of COVID-19! Registration fee is reduced 50%
      • Cost of required text is NOT included
      • Returning TIEM webinar participants receive 20% discount!  $84.00
      • Want more time? Repeat a webinar for $25.00  $15.00
      • 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/dates for assignments.
    • Location: In your favorite chair, home or office…in your pajamas?
    • Target Audience: Interpreters, Educators, Mentors (experience level – intermediate thru advanced)

 

Schedule & Format (Tentative)

Site open for explorationACTIVE PARTICIPATION ON TOPICS
Saturday, July 18, 12:01AMMonday—-Thursday, 11:59PMFriday—-Sunday, 11:59PM
Wk. 1
July 20-26
-Read Chapter 1
-Post 1 Discussion Posting re: Ch. 1
-*Optional Chapter 1 summary
-Read Chapter 2
-Post 1 Discussion Posting
-*Optional Chapter 2 summary
Wk. 2
July 27-Aug 2
-Read Chapter 3
-Post 1 Discussion Posting
-*Optional Chapter 3 summary
-Read Chapter 4
-Post 1 Discussion Posting
-*Optional Chapter 4 summary
Wk. 3
Aug 3-9
-Read Chapter 5
-Post 1 Discussion Posting
-*Optional Chapter 5 summary
-Read Chapter 6
-Post 1 Discussion Posting
-*Optional Chapter 6 summary
Wk. 4
Aug 10-16
-Read Chapter 7
-Post 1 Discussion Posting
-*Optional Chapter 7 summary
-Read Chapter 8
-Post 1 Discussion Posting
-*Optional Chapter 8 summary
Wk. 5
Aug 17-23
Reflective Review and Project (if doing one)
Optional Project DUE FRIDAY, 11:59PM

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 track and submit documentation at the end of the webinar in order to receive RID CEUs. 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!

Facilitator Bio:

Christine Monikowski PhD
Christine Monikowski, Ph.D.

Dr. Monikowski’s published works include Evolving Paradigms in Interpreter Education co-edited with Elizabeth Winston (Gallaudet University Press, 2013) and Service Learning in Interpreting Education co-authored with Rico Peterson (Oxford University Press, 2005). Her most recent volume is titled Teaching and Learning: Grounded in Research (Gallaudet University Press 2017); it is a series of interviews conducted with sign language educators/researchers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. In 2013, Dr. Monikowski was Fulbright Specialist (under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State) in Australia at the University of Newcastle’s Royal Institute for Deaf Blind Children/Renwick Center and spent six weeks Down Under. In the spring of 2016 she was a Short-term Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin. In December 2017, Professor Monikowski retired from her position in higher education but continues to present workshops for interpreters and interpreter educators on a variety of topics such as: Discourse Analysis for Interpreters, Introduction to Linguistics for Interpreters, and Professional Ethics. She also continues to work as an interpreter in New Mexico.

    • Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Educational Linguistics, 1994
    • M.A., University of New Mexico, Linguistics, 1991
    • M.A., Gallaudet College, Counseling,1978
    • B.S., Shippensburg State College, Secondary Education, 1973

Specializations:

Service learning; Interpreter education; curriculum; educational interpreting; distance learning for interpreters and interpreter educators.

Licensure:

Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Community Sign Language Interpreter from the State of New Mexico

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Registration is no longer available for this webinar. Please contact BetsyWinston@TIEMCenter.org if you are interested in an Independent Study on this topic. Thanks!