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Ready… or Not? Entering the Field With Confidence - 0.125 PS

$12.65

Episode Info:

This episode looks at why new interpreters often leave training with solid skills but still feel unprepared for real-world practice. We explore the challenge of unconscious incompetence—when learners don’t yet know what they don’t know—and how confidence, self-awareness, and guided reflection are just as essential as technical ability. The discussion highlights the role of deliberate practice, supportive mentorship, and creating safe spaces to make mistakes and grow. We also examine the importance of Deaf mentors and intentional guidance to help new interpreters move from rigidity to clarity, developing genuine confidence and the metacognitive skills needed to thrive in the field.

Amy’s Research: Link to Amy's Dissertation

IMET mentorship program: IMET Mentorship Program

Deaf Spotlight: 

The Daily Moth: https://www.dailymoth.com/

Episode Info:

This episode looks at why new interpreters often leave training with solid skills but still feel unprepared for real-world practice. We explore the challenge of unconscious incompetence—when learners don’t yet know what they don’t know—and how confidence, self-awareness, and guided reflection are just as essential as technical ability. The discussion highlights the role of deliberate practice, supportive mentorship, and creating safe spaces to make mistakes and grow. We also examine the importance of Deaf mentors and intentional guidance to help new interpreters move from rigidity to clarity, developing genuine confidence and the metacognitive skills needed to thrive in the field.

Amy’s Research: Link to Amy's Dissertation

IMET mentorship program: IMET Mentorship Program

Deaf Spotlight: 

The Daily Moth: https://www.dailymoth.com/

CEU Info:

  • 0.125 PS

Educational Objectives: 

Participants, after reviewing the episode, should be able to:

  1. Explain the concept of unconscious incompetence and how it affects novice interpreters.

  2. Describe how structured guidance and mentorship support healthier growth.

Listen to full episode :

  • Apple Podcasts (English & Transcript)

  • Spotify (English & ASL)

  • Youtube (English, ASL, Transcript, CC)

Free to listen to! CEU credit/certificate of completion = $12

*A portion of your payment is donated to a Deaf organization yearly.

This event upholds nondiscriminatory practices and encourages a learning environment of mutual respect and free from bias. Sign Language Studios is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This program will offer 0.125 PS CEUs, at the Little/No Content Knowledge Level.

Questions or to request a refund: CEUparkinglotdebrief@gmail.com