Strategies for Providing Corrective Feedback with
Interpreters of Color
Strategies for Providing Corrective Feedback with
Interpreters of Color
0.2 PS PPO CEUs credits
Online webinar available for Diversity Academy Members.
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In Interpreting circles, there are several topics that are often raised when an Interpreter behaves in a way that’s painful to another Interpreter. This counters directly counters RID’s principle. Specifically, in situations that warrants for constructive feedbacks, Interpreters of Color may come away feeling belittled, and judged. Furthermore, Interpreters of Color often must dismiss and actively seek to repress certain types of oppressive, micro-aggressive, and counterproductive responses, which are often seen as “shaming” toward Interpreters of Color.
This workshop will share some experiences as Deaf Interpreter of Color and/or some professional experiences when working with other Interpreters of Color. The primary goal of this presentation is to encourage an open dialogue and discussion about the importance of seeing each person’s humanity – looking for the needs beneath the person’s behavior, and gently trying to support more productive ways to meet the needs of Deaf Interpreters of Color and Interpreter/Translators of Color has we continue to learn and thrive in the Interpreting profession.
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- Participants will identify and define what it means by Calling-In and Calling-Out.
- Participants will identify three examples for recognizing the problems and offering objective solutions when starting a Calling-In/Out with Interpreters of Color.
- Participants will learn strategies for engaging in dialogue, clarifying values and checking your personal perceptions of others.
- Participants will identify micro-aggressive messages that are more harmful to Interpreter of Color than helpful and identify unconscious biases through conversation filters.
Purple Communications is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program, Strategies for Providing Corrective Feedback with Interpreters of Color, is offered for 0.2 PPO CEUs at the little/None Content Knowledge Level.
Purple Communications and Diversity Academy promotes and supports policies of non-discrimination and an environment that is mutually respectful and free from bias.
Requests for accommodations must be submitted to [email protected].
Cancellation Policy:
In the event that this webinar has to be canceled, we will notify you within 48 hours. We will provide an alternative presentation.
About Shana Gibbs
Shana Gibbs, a native of Upstate New York, is a biracially mix Deaf woman who is a product of
mainstreamed education from K-12th grade. She obtained her BA degree in English from Gallaudet
University, a MA degree in Deaf Education and a MA degree in Educational Leadership, Administration
and Policy, both from Boston University. Currently a resident of Boston, MA, she is a part-time lecturer
at Northeastern University (NU) and University of North Florida (UNF). Her interpreting specialties is in
theatre arts and higher education. She is also currently in Project CLIMB's legal interpreting program. She
has served on various boards ranging from the local and state-level as well as served in various roles with
several organizations. Currently, she is the vice president of community relations for Massachusetts State
Association of the Deaf (MSAD) and serves as a co-chair for the 5th National Deaf People of Color
Conference (NDPC) at Northeastern University in Boston, MA in June 2020.
Webinar Overview
Participants will receive a pre-assessment form with questions related to diversity topics.
Shana Gibbs, a native of Upstate New York, is a biracially mix Deaf woman who is a product of
mainstreamed education from K-12th grade. She obtained her BA degree in English from Gallaudet
University, a MA degree in Deaf Education and a MA degree in Educational Leadership, Administration
and Policy, both from Boston University. Currently a resident of Boston, MA, she is a part-time lecturer
at Northeastern University (NU) and University of North Florida (UNF). Her interpreting specialties is in
theatre arts and higher education. She is also currently in Project CLIMB's legal interpreting program. She
has served on various boards ranging from the local and state-level as well as served in various roles with
several organizations. Currently, she is the vice president of community relations for Massachusetts State
Association of the Deaf (MSAD) and serves as a co-chair for the 5th National Deaf People of Color
Conference (NDPC) at Northeastern University in Boston, MA in June 2020.
1. Participants will identify and define what it means by Calling-In and Calling-Out.
2. Participants will identify three examples for recognizing the problems and offering
objective solutions when starting a Calling-In/Out with Interpreters of Color.
3. Participants will learn strategies for engaging in dialogue, clarifying values and checking
your personal perceptions of others.
4. Participants will identify micro-aggressive messages that are more harmful to Interpreter
of Color than helpful and identify unconscious biases through conversation filters.
Participants will receive a Post-Assessment form that will identify their involvement and understanding of diversity topics covered in the webinar.
Participants will provide feedback via a presenter evaluation form.
This course is being offered for 0.2 CEUs PS- 1 hour of live webinar presentation & 1 hour of participation in the online community discussion forum following the webinar.
Diversity Academy Online will provide:
PowerPoints (when used)
Pre/post assessment questions
Active participation in the online discussion forum
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