Presented at the 2022 Summit

International Sign Language Practice Lab

0.3 CEUs, PS

This session will be fully conducted in International Sign Language. We will learn how to improve our receptive skills and comprehension.  We will also discuss how to incorporate International Sign Language in your daily job use.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handouts
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

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

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

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

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

  • Summit Attendee

    I really enjoyed all you stories and insights into your work. The methods as well as the fluidity of your work is amazing.

  • Summit Attendee

    Really enjoyed the practice. Thought it was great that Nigel had us do the practice first then show us how to do it. Great to get us out of our comfort zone. GREAT!!!

  • Summit Attendee

    You are AMAZING every time!!!!! You teach with such love and grace! A true encourager!

Meet Your Presenter

CDI

Nigel Howard

Nigel Howard is adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Linguistics. It is the same at the University of Victoria. At Douglas College, he works in the Program of Sign Language Interpretation (INTR), and Child, Family and Community Studies (CFCS). Nigel has been an interpreter for around 25 years in various setting such as medical, mental health, legal, theatre, community and conference/workshop settings locally, nationally and internationally. He is an Accredited International Sign Interpreter by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). He is part of the United Nations team of International Sign interpreters Nigel provides workshops, trainings and presentations for both Deaf and interpreter communities around the world ranging, for example, from Interpreting in Medical Settings to Deaf Interpreter training to Deafhood: Global Diversity in Deaf Culture, and Enculturation & Acculturation: Deaf and Hearing Worlds/Spaces. He also does interpretation on media. One cool thing is commuting by the seaplane between Vancouver and Victoria for work.
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