This article presents preliminary research regarding sign language interpreter educators’ experie... more This article presents preliminary research regarding sign language interpreter educators’ experiences of job demands and job resources. The study draws on job demand–resources theory (Bakker et al, 2014), where job demands have been identified as leading causes of burnout leading to poor health and negative organizational outcomes, and job resources are the main drivers of work engagement leading to increased well-being and positive organizational outcomes. In considering the ‘readiness to work’ gap evident in graduating sign language interpreting students (Anderson & Stauffer, 1990), not enough attention has been paid to interpreter educators’ ability to deliver what is needed. By examining the balance (or lack thereof) between job demands and job resources, we may have a better understanding of the pressures that sign interpreter educators face in delivering the level of education needed to prepare sign language interpreting students. This article provides an overview of a qualita...
This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve intera... more This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve interactivity among interpreter education students via VoiceThread. The focus of the paper is primarily drawn from experiences in the education of signed language interpreting students, however, it is also relevant to spoken language interpreting students. While this article aims to explore the use of VoiceThread (also known as MyThread) as a dynamic digital tool to enhance dialogue, the concepts highlighted go beyond tools to demonstrate how improved connectivity and dialogue can serve as a strong foundation for community building in eLearning environments. Both theory and application of the ways in which dynamic dialogue can be integrated will be addressed throughout the paper. Exemplars are provided to guide educators through use and implementation of VoiceThread to improve dialogue in the classroom.
We are very happy to present Volume 7(1) of the International Journal of Interpreter Education to... more We are very happy to present Volume 7(1) of the International Journal of Interpreter Education to you. As incoming editors we are aware of having some very big shoes to fill, and are grateful for the ongoing support from Jemina Napier, as the outgoing editor, as well as Serena Leigh Krombach, Kimberly Hale, Doug Bowen-Bailey, and the Editorial Board. As the field of interpreting research advances internationally, this journal plays a crucial dual role: first, in examining the application of new theory to interpreter education, and, second, in reflecting on best practice for interpreter education. Our vision for the future of the journal is to continue to build on these existing strengths and to ensure that the strong international focus is maintained and enhanced, with contributions from spoken and signed language interpreter educators, researchers, and practitioners from all over the world. We will continue to push for an evidence-based approach to interpreting pedagogical practice, and welcome submissions on new research that has very clear applications to the educational setting. At the same time, we will strive to always include the voices of practitioners, research students, and consumers of interpreting services, by welcoming commentaries, interviews, and dissertation summaries. In this way we hope to maintain a healthy balance between research and reflection, as we continue to explore together the fulfilling but challenging work that we do, from the interpreting classroom to professional practice and development.
This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve intera... more This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve interactivity among interpreter education students via VoiceThread. The focus of the paper is primarily drawn from experiences in the education of signed language interpreting students, however, it is also relevant to spoken language interpreting students. While this article aims to explore the use of VoiceThread (also known as MyThread) as a dynamic digital tool to enhance dialogue, the concepts highlighted go beyond tools to demonstrate how improved connectivity and dialogue can serve as a strong foundation for community building in eLearning environments. Both theory and application of the ways in which dynamic dialogue can be integrated will be addressed throughout the paper. Exemplars are provided to guide educators through use and implementation of VoiceThread to improve dialogue in the classroom.
This article presents preliminary research regarding sign language interpreter educators’ experie... more This article presents preliminary research regarding sign language interpreter educators’ experiences of job demands and job resources. The study draws on job demand–resources theory (Bakker et al, 2014), where job demands have been identified as leading causes of burnout leading to poor health and negative organizational outcomes, and job resources are the main drivers of work engagement leading to increased well-being and positive organizational outcomes. In considering the ‘readiness to work’ gap evident in graduating sign language interpreting students (Anderson & Stauffer, 1990), not enough attention has been paid to interpreter educators’ ability to deliver what is needed. By examining the balance (or lack thereof) between job demands and job resources, we may have a better understanding of the pressures that sign interpreter educators face in delivering the level of education needed to prepare sign language interpreting students. This article provides an overview of a qualita...
This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve intera... more This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve interactivity among interpreter education students via VoiceThread. The focus of the paper is primarily drawn from experiences in the education of signed language interpreting students, however, it is also relevant to spoken language interpreting students. While this article aims to explore the use of VoiceThread (also known as MyThread) as a dynamic digital tool to enhance dialogue, the concepts highlighted go beyond tools to demonstrate how improved connectivity and dialogue can serve as a strong foundation for community building in eLearning environments. Both theory and application of the ways in which dynamic dialogue can be integrated will be addressed throughout the paper. Exemplars are provided to guide educators through use and implementation of VoiceThread to improve dialogue in the classroom.
We are very happy to present Volume 7(1) of the International Journal of Interpreter Education to... more We are very happy to present Volume 7(1) of the International Journal of Interpreter Education to you. As incoming editors we are aware of having some very big shoes to fill, and are grateful for the ongoing support from Jemina Napier, as the outgoing editor, as well as Serena Leigh Krombach, Kimberly Hale, Doug Bowen-Bailey, and the Editorial Board. As the field of interpreting research advances internationally, this journal plays a crucial dual role: first, in examining the application of new theory to interpreter education, and, second, in reflecting on best practice for interpreter education. Our vision for the future of the journal is to continue to build on these existing strengths and to ensure that the strong international focus is maintained and enhanced, with contributions from spoken and signed language interpreter educators, researchers, and practitioners from all over the world. We will continue to push for an evidence-based approach to interpreting pedagogical practice, and welcome submissions on new research that has very clear applications to the educational setting. At the same time, we will strive to always include the voices of practitioners, research students, and consumers of interpreting services, by welcoming commentaries, interviews, and dissertation summaries. In this way we hope to maintain a healthy balance between research and reflection, as we continue to explore together the fulfilling but challenging work that we do, from the interpreting classroom to professional practice and development.
This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve intera... more This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve interactivity among interpreter education students via VoiceThread. The focus of the paper is primarily drawn from experiences in the education of signed language interpreting students, however, it is also relevant to spoken language interpreting students. While this article aims to explore the use of VoiceThread (also known as MyThread) as a dynamic digital tool to enhance dialogue, the concepts highlighted go beyond tools to demonstrate how improved connectivity and dialogue can serve as a strong foundation for community building in eLearning environments. Both theory and application of the ways in which dynamic dialogue can be integrated will be addressed throughout the paper. Exemplars are provided to guide educators through use and implementation of VoiceThread to improve dialogue in the classroom.
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