Open Process Interpreting
Structured Professional Development
Hosted by Darren Townsend-Handscomb
Join us for this one-day hands-on, interactive workshop exploring Stephanie Clarke’s ‘Open Process’ approach to interpreting. This innovative framework empowers interpreters to:
- When co-working, flex and adapt interpreting models in real time, responding to the needs of the deaf participants and context.
- Challenge audism’s influence on interpreting and reflect on how we can work more collaboratively.
Through discussion, reflection, and live role-play with Deaf participants, you’ll put theory into practice, experimenting with collaborative interpreting techniques and co-working strategies.
By the end of the day, you’ll leave with:
- Practical tools to involve Deaf people more in interpreting choices.
- New approaches for teamwork with colleagues.
- A deeper understanding of the ‘Open Process’ and popcorn.
In order to best explore Open Process, the discussions and role plays in this workshop will focus on BSL-to-English interpreting, and collaborative teamwork rather than solo working.
Course Units
meeting people, using numbers, weather, transport and directions
at home, people, animals and objects, using numbers, interests and activities
getting around, exchanging information, refreshments, and using numbers
frequently asked questions
What are the course requirements?
No requirements, other than a good grasp of English for hearing students
What payment options are available?
Fees can be paid upfront or in installments. For this course, you can pay in 3 or 6 monthly installments. We use a payment processor that will automatically take payment from your account on the same day every month.
All payment plans are interest-free, and all prices are inclusive. You only pay what you see. The main rule is that the first payment must be made before classes start. Places can be reserved for a £50 deposit, which is deducted from your first payment.
Payment Plans
Full payment, 3 monthly, 6 monthly
What are the aims of the course?
At the end of the qualification, learners will be able to:
- understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences in BSL
- take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL
- give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
- give and follow simple familiar statements or descriptions in BSL
Who are Signature and why do they matter
Signature specifies and accredits BSL qualifications in the UK under OFQUAL. A Signature qualification is recorded under your National Learning Record, is portable across other national accredited bodies and is regulated for quality.
Where can I find more course content details?
The best place for more details on the course itself are the Signature Specifications page.
If you have any questions you like to ask please do get in contact. Details are at the bottom of the page.
Study Tips!
BSL uses finger spelling for names or information that may not have a sign. It really important to master this skill. Click to download a pdf.
Similarly BSL uses fingers for numbers. Another really important skill to remember. Click to download a pdf.
Here are some useful resources that will help you with your studies:
- Action Deafness Books – www.actiondeafnessbooks.org.uk
- Signature’s BSL Online Homework – www.bslhomework.org.uk
- Signature’s Homework DVDs – http://shop.signature.org.uk
- ITV Signpost – www.signpostbsl.com
- Sign Station – www.signstation.org/