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What is shadowing?
What is shadowing?
- The process of teaching an interpreter new skills and techniques
- The process of observing an interpreter in action to learn new skills and techniques (correct)
- The process of interpreting for a shadow
- The process of evaluating an interpreter's skills and techniques
What are the different types of shadowing techniques?
What are the different types of shadowing techniques?
- Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
- Solo, group, and team
- Passive, active, and collaborative (correct)
- Verbal, nonverbal, and written
What are some examples of active shadowing techniques?
What are some examples of active shadowing techniques?
- Simply watching an interpreter in action, taking written notes about the interpreters' techniques and skills, and practicing as an interpreter solo after shadowing experiences
- Shadowing only one interpreter to gain a deep understanding of their techniques and experiences, recording and sharing your shadows with others to receive feedback, and acting as a 'solo interpreter' to improve your skills independently
- Shadowing multiple interpreters to compare and criticize their techniques, taking verbal notes about the interpreters' mistakes and weaknesses, and acting as a 'lead interpreter' to demonstrate your own skills
- Shadowing multiple interpreters to gain different perspectives and experiences, recording and reviewing your shadows to improve your skills over time, and acting as a 'tag team interpreter' to observe and learn from your partner's techniques (correct)
What is the difference between active and passive shadowing techniques?
What is the difference between active and passive shadowing techniques?
What is the benefit of recording and reviewing your shadows when using active shadowing techniques?
What is the benefit of recording and reviewing your shadows when using active shadowing techniques?
What is the purpose of taking field notes when using passive shadowing techniques?
What is the purpose of taking field notes when using passive shadowing techniques?