2019 INTERPRETER WORKSHOP
November 22 / 6:00-9:00pm
“Ethically Speaking: A Discussion of Ethics in Interpreting” / 0.3 CEUs: PS This workshop is designed to take a deeper look into how ethics are used in the interpreting profession. The structure of this workshop is based on the need for interpreters to have a safe environment to discuss the Code of Professional Conduct and apply various approaches and responses to ethical dilemmas. Participants will draw conclusions based on support found through their own research and peer discussion. This is an interactive workshop that employs group work as a tool for learning. Participants will be given scenarios to analyze and construct responses that support their ethical decisions. The target audience is interpreters of all levels.Educational Objectives:
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Identify ethical dilemmas while interpreting
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Analyze various approaches to determine solutions to ethical issues
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Distinguish between most effective and least effective decisions in the interpreting field
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Integrate appropriate responses once the ethical dilemma has been resolved
NCDHH is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered at the Little / None Content Knowledge Level.
November 23 / 9:00am-4:00pm (1 hr lunch, on your own)
“Mentoring 101: The Basics of Mentoring” / 0.6 CEUs: PS
This workshop is for seasoned interpreters who are ready to take the plunge and start mentoring other interpreters who want to improve their product. 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 interpreter process. It will start with basics such as how to keep records of mentees, 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. The target audience is interpreters of all levels.
Educational Objectives:
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Interpreters will demonstrate knowledge of the mentoring process through activities such as analyzing ASL to English andEnglish to ASL products
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Interpreters will develop a plan to help set up their own mentoring approaches as well as how to maintain records
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Interpreters will demonstrate skills needed to mentor other novice interpreters in the field
NCDHH is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered at the Some Content Knowledge level.
Workshop cost is $10.00. There are no refunds available. NCDHH promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class. If you need reasonable accommodations, please
contact Sharon Sinkler at sharon.sinkler@nebraska.gov
UNO: College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPAS) Rm. 132
6001 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68182 Parking Lots D, E, F available
Presenter Biography: Sabrina Smith, PhD, has been involved in theinterpreting field for over 20 years. Nationally certified through RID: CI and CT, as well as NIC Master and Ed:K-12, she currently works as an educational interpreter. She has also been employed as a video relay service provider through Sorenson
Communications for over 12 years. She has presented various workshops across the country as well as abroad in Peru helping to empower the Deaf community to seek interpreters for their children in schools.
REGISTRATION FORM
Friday, November 22 - 6:00-9:00pm
“Ethically Speaking: A Discussion of Ethics in Interpreting”
0.3 CEUs
Saturday, November 23 - 9:00am-4:00pm
(1 hour lunch break, on your own)
“Mentoring 101: The Basics of Mentoring”
0.6 CEUs
Please submit your completed registration form by
Friday, November 15 with a check made payable to
NCDHH in the amount of $10.00 to:
NCDHH
4600 Valley Road, Suite 420
Lincoln, NE 68510
Attn: November Workshop
*Students May Attend Free of Charge with Student ID*
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Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: ______ Zip______________
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Questions? Please contact Traci Cooney, Interpreter Licensing Specialist at traci.cooney@nebraska.gov or Sharon Sinkler, Interpreter Program Coordinator at
sharon.sinkler@nebraska.gov
