Seattle Central Community College

Interpreter Training Program

Observations by ITP Faculty

Mock Interpreting, Volunteer Interpreting and Internship

When you are observed, the following things are what your instructor will look for:

·                    Conceptual accuracy – are the signs chosen the ones that best convey the meanings?

·                    Register/Style match – is the type of ASL used appropriate for the client?  If no client is actually present in the interpreting session, then you will need to describe an imaginary client so the observer can evaluate your work.

·                    Quantity – how much of the source text is accurately interpreted?

·                    Clarity – are the signs clearly and cleanly made?  Are the finger spelling and numbers clear and accurate?

·                    Are all/most/many/some of the sentences complete, not fragmented?

·                    Posture – is it conducive to relaxed signing, but at the same time does not convey indifference?  If the body is too relaxed, the signer might look as if she/he does not consider the text important.  If the body is too rigid, it will induce fatigue more rapidly.  Does the posture look professional?

·                    Clothing – in all situations, the dress must be professional and appropriate.

 

·                    Professionalism – does the student show up to mocking/volunteer opportunities on time?  Does the student accept and incorporate feedback from teaming partners and instructors?  Does the student “work well with others?”