From Gesturing and Beyond: Kinesiological Perspectives for Sign Language Users
Interpretek is an approved RID Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Development program is offered for .3 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.
In this workshop, learners will be exposed to the intersectionality between Kinesiology and Sign Language, in general. The main content of this workshop will center around concepts such as, basic biomechanical & ergonomic principles, movement production & nativity, along with injury prevention & career longevity. Presentation style is highly interactive and will include devoted time for guided-practice and immediate application of knowledge.
Purpose:
This workshop has been designed by a seasoned interpreter and educator, with the purpose of being highly accessible to anyone who has signing abilities, as it is not strictly reserved for interpreters. The only requirement for audience participation is to possess some knowledge of any type of signed language system. However, the most
appropriate target-audience are signed language interpreters.
The unique aspect of this workshop is in its approach to language and movement through the use of hands-on exercises, immediate feedback return, and application of real-world knowledge transfer. The main purpose of this workshop is to assist interpreters in extending their career longevity by providing beneficial tools to do so.
The goals of the workshop are defined as follows:
- Expose learners to new movement vocabulary and principles
- Allow learners a safe space to discuss movement habits and tendencies
- Provide learners with strategies for improving faculty of movement and apply to signing
- Incorporate self-evaluation/awareness tools, and rehabilitation/prevention modalities necessary for career longevity
