Facilitation Skills & Coaching for Interpretation Trainers Flashcards
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Effective coaching in interpretive trainer development primarily differs from evaluating by:
Answer: Using a strengths-based approach to build on what interpreters do well
Coaching is forward-focused and strengths-based — it builds on existing competencies to grow performance, unlike evaluation which primarily measures past performance against standards.
When delivering corrective feedback to an interpretive trainee, the most effective approach is to:
Answer: Describe specific observable behaviors and their impact, then offer alternatives
Behavioral, specific, and timely feedback describing what was observed and its impact is most actionable and preserves the learner's dignity and motivation.
The SBI feedback model stands for:
Answer: Situation, Behavior, Impact
The SBI model (Situation-Behavior-Impact) provides a clear, non-judgmental framework: describe the situation, the specific behavior, and its impact on the audience or program.
A coaching conversation in interpretive training typically follows which sequence?
Answer: Observation, inquiry about trainee's self-assessment, collaborative goal-setting, and support plan
Effective coaching conversations begin with the coachee's own reflection, ensuring they are active participants in identifying gaps and setting meaningful goals.
Which of the following best represents a 'growth mindset' approach when coaching interpreters?
Answer: Framing challenges as opportunities to develop new skills through effort and feedback
Dweck's growth mindset holds that abilities are developed through dedication and hard work — framing challenges as learning opportunities cultivates this belief in trainees.
When a coaching session reveals that a trainee is resistant to change, the most productive first step is to:
Answer: Explore the root cause of resistance through curious, non-judgmental questioning
Resistance often signals fear, past negative experiences, or unmet needs — curious inquiry uncovers these and opens pathways to change that confrontation cannot.
Which coaching approach is most aligned with self-determination theory for developing interpretive trainers?
Answer: Supporting autonomy, building competence, and fostering relatedness in the learning environment
Self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan) identifies autonomy, competence, and relatedness as the three core psychological needs that fuel intrinsic motivation and deep learning.