Description: 

Sight translation—converting written text in one language into spoken (or signed) text in another language—is an important skill for interpreters. While the suggestion to ‘just read it to the patient’ might seem straightforward, sight translation is a cognitively and linguistically demanding task that requires time and practice to master. In addition, decision-making regarding when, where, and how to sight translate requires a nuanced understanding of the strengths and limitations of sight translation, as well as a nuanced understanding of a variety of situational factors. This webinar provides interpreter trainers with an introduction to teaching sight translation. It describes the challenges involved in learning and performing sight translation, discusses decision-making and ethics related to sight translation, and provides practical tips and guidance for educators. 

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Link to the video referenced during the presentation:
https://grad2cert.org/effective-practice-for-skill-improvement/

About the presenter:

Rachel E. Herring holds an M.A. in Translation and Interpreting from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, a Masters of Advanced Studies in Interpreter Training from the University of Geneva (Switzerland), and a Ph.D. in Interpreting from the University of Geneva (Switzerland). She teaches interpreting at Century College (Minnesota) and is an interpreter at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. She has presented on interpreting and interpreter training in a variety of venues, and has been involved in the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare's training-of-trainers webinar series. She also developed and facilitated continuing education modules for the CATIE Center at St. Catherine University. Her academic work centers on expertise studies, with a focus on cognitive processes and skill acquisition.