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)

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!