by Duane Rumsey M. Ed (Author)
Designed for pre-certified interpreters and interpreting students to enhance interpreting skills and abilities. Each unit contains information and activities that focus on a particular skill. Using a scaffolding style of learning each new unit incorporates the skills learned in the previous units with the overarching outcome for the learner to incorporate all of the skills studied throughout the book. This book encourages the learner to do independent research and study of other resources in order to have a well-rounded perspective of interpreting concepts and skills. Specific rubrics help the learner develop clear goals with the ultimate goal of the learner becoming a top qualified interpreter that Deaf and hard of hearing consumers deserve. This book is a must-have for interpreters that want to improve their knowledge and skill and for all pre-certified interpreters and interpreting students pursuing strong qualifications as well as certification