Conference Presentations by Anita Nelson-Julander
Situating the learning of interpreting students in the context of real world experience provides ... more Situating the learning of interpreting students in the context of real world experience provides exposure to authentic decision-making opportunities that are more realistic than educators can typically arrange in the classroom. Through the practice of mock interpreting scenarios that are realistic, yet safe, low-risk experiences, students can grapple with decisions, make mistakes, try again, and discuss their experiences with the Deaf and hearing individuals for whom they interpreted, getting the consumers' perspectives and preparing them for their future work as interpreters. Grounded in research in the adult learning field, this paper introduces educators to the theory of experiential and situated learning and then extends theory to practice. Logistics, such as collaboration with the Deaf community for recruitment of actors, scenario development, scheduling and facilitation of mock interpreting experiences for an entire class will be discussed. Scenarios developed by workshop participants are included.
Papers by Anita Nelson-Julander
Advances in Educational Interpreting
Dr. Phyllis Perrin Wilcox, professor emerita, taught the first sign language class at the Univers... more Dr. Phyllis Perrin Wilcox, professor emerita, taught the first sign language class at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in 1971 when eight students were enrolled in a one-credit class. Many years and many students later, the University of New Mexico offers a Bachelor of Science in Signed Language Interpreting (SLI), and Dr. Wilcox headed the faculty as they sought accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE; see http://ccie-accreditation.org/). In this interview, Dr. Wilcox describes the experience of preparing for review and becoming accredited, as well as the impacts accreditation, has had on the program. Her insights and advice will help support other SLI programs considering CCIE accreditation. Anita Nelson-Julander, a graduate student in the Master’s Interpreting Pedagogy program at the University of North Florida, who has worked at the Sorenson VRS Interpreting Institute for 7 years, interviewed Dr. Wilcox
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Conference Presentations by Anita Nelson-Julander
Papers by Anita Nelson-Julander