Presented at the 2022 Summit

How to Break Form and Convey Concepts

0.3 CEUs, PS

In this workshop we will discuss how an educational interpreter can use personification in a junior high school setting. How we can become our subject. History lessons have many rich opportunities to do this, which will be demonstrated. We will look in on how during biology class you can become the animal or in science become an atom!

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handouts
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.9/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.8/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.8/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

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

  • Summit Attendee

    Tim's easygoing personality and encouraging attitude made his workshops some of my favorites. It was a safe space to learn. He is humble and lighthearted, and made learning easy. VERY informational workshop with anecdotes and hands on learning. Thank you!!!

  • Summit Attendee

    Thank you for an awesome workshop. Sometimes we interpreters think we must get every sign/word and not miss anything, and that makes us a GOOD interpreter. This workshop re emphasized the important thing is the meaning, concept, the point! Thanks again! Awesome

  • Summit Attendee

    Wonderful workshop, really helped me to know what to work on to break form. That is one of, if not the hardest things for me to do. But now I know what needs to go on in my head once I hear the information in order to present it correctly

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Timothy Mallory

Timothy Mallory is from the New England area and is a CODA of two Deaf parents, who attended the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, CT. Tim is RID certified (CI) and has been interpreting and teaching ASL for about 30 years. He specializes in interpreting in the VRS/VRI world as well as educational settings. Additionally for the past 15 years his work includes translation from text to ASL. He currently lives in the New York city area, however he is a Boston sports fan for life. Much of Tim’s work in translation has led to the development of a skillset that can be applied to the interpreting process. His aim is that skills learned will enable interpreters to perform the work necessary without expending all of their energy. The course he teaches will focus on techniques that will help you to interpret with more confidence and ease.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.