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Title
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Leveraging the Gap: Implementing Mandatory Supervised Practice
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Creator
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Allison Rodgers-Griffin
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Degree Name
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Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies
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Project Type
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Professional Project
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Date
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6/15/2025
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Abstract
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The work readiness gap in ASL–English interpreting has persisted for decades, leaving many novice interpreters unprepared for professional practice and national certification. Despite efforts by interpreter educators, professional organizations, and training programs to enhance educational standards and implement community-based learning, the transition from interpreter training programs (ITPs) to independent professional practice remains a significant challenge. This professional project examines the need for mandatory supervised practice postgraduation and as a prerequisite for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf’s National Interpreter Performance Exam, drawing from structured training models in education, occupational therapy, and counseling. Grounded in the integrated developmental model (IDM) developed by Stoltenberg et al. (1987), this proposal explores how structured supervision can support interpreters in navigating the shift from student to professional. The historical evolution of interpreter education, the impact of legislative changes, and the absence of standardized supervision requirements are examined in comparison to other practice professions. An analysis of the effectiveness of structured supervision and postgraduate training highlights the need for a formalized induction period to better prepare interpreters for real-world challenges. Establishing nationally standardized supervision requirements would ensure that interpreters develop the necessary skills, ethical decision-making abilities, and professional judgment before certification.
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Keywords
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ASL–English interpreting
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work readiness
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supervision
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practice profession
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Committee Member
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Amanda Smith
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Michael Hass
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Chung-Fan Ni
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Language
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eng
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Type
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Text
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Identifier
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AllisonRodgersGriffin_PP_2025
