Presented at the 2021 Summit

“Clozing” the Gap: A Conscientious Approach to Sign to Voice Interpreting

0.3 CEUs, PS

This workshop will explore a conscientious approach at employing a combination of preparation, cloze and prediction skills to aid interpreters in producing effective and accurate sign to voice interpretations. It will incorporate the opportunity to rehearse and apply the principles discussed to sign to voice stimuli.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch
  3. 3

    • Watch
  4. 4

    • Watch

    • Activity

  5. 5

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.8/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.7/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.7/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.9/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    I wish this course was every day! Loved it so much. Very informative and great practice sessions. I’m happy to have gotten tools and more links for clozing the gap.

  • Summit Attendee

    Greatly appreciated the content. This seminar helped me view Voice work in a new way! Great interactions and awesome class.

  • Summit Attendee

    This was a wonderful workshop. Given that we focused on three topics-prediction, close, and preparation- we were able to give each the time they deserved to really learn about them in depth and their importance. Thanks Randy!!!

Meet Your Presenter

NIC, BEI Master

Randy Thuesen

Randy, a Texas native, is a nationally certified interpreter (BEI Master, NIC) and has been involved with the Deaf and DeafBlind communities since he was a young boy and enjoys giving back to them. For the past 19 years, Randy has enjoyed interpreting in mental health, educational, medical, and legal settings, but his heart lies with teaching. He has been an adjunct professor at three Houston area Interpreter Training Programs since 2006. Randy is an alumnus of Lone Star College-North Harris, Sam Houston State University, and the University of North Florida. He formerly served as Co-Chair of the Interpreter Educator Special Interest Group for the Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID). His techniques give working interpreters the tools to make interpreting a sustainable and long-term career.
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