Training & Staff Development for Interpreters Flashcards
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A CIT uses a competency rubric to evaluate interpreter presentations. The primary benefit of this tool is that it:
Answer: Provides consistent, objective criteria for measuring performance
Rubrics standardize evaluation criteria, reducing subjectivity and helping interpreters understand exactly what quality performance looks like.
When designing a CIT training curriculum, which sequencing principle is most important?
Answer: Move from foundational concepts to applied skills progressively
Effective curriculum design builds from foundational knowledge toward application, giving learners a framework before expecting skill performance.
During a coaching session, an interpreter says 'I just don't think I can improve.' The CIT's most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Acknowledge the concern and collaboratively identify specific, achievable next steps
A growth-oriented coaching response acknowledges the interpreter's feelings while redirecting toward concrete, achievable improvement goals.
The NAI CIT workshop requires participants to practice delivering interpretive programs and receive peer feedback because:
Answer: Experiential practice with feedback is how interpretive skills are actually developed
NAI's training design reflects the principle that interpretation is a performance skill — reading about it is insufficient; practice with feedback is essential.
A needs assessment before designing an interpreter training program should primarily identify:
Answer: Gaps between current interpreter performance and desired performance standards
A training needs assessment focuses on performance gaps — the difference between what interpreters currently do and what they should be able to do.
In a CIT workshop, which activity best models the interpretive principles being taught?
Answer: Delivering training itself with a clear theme, audience connection, and engaging structure
The most powerful CIT training models the very interpretive principles it teaches — the training itself should be thematic, relevant, and engaging.