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The Transition From Participation To Facilitation Of Supervision: An Autoethnography, Daniel V. Maffia
The Transition From Participation To Facilitation Of Supervision: An Autoethnography, Daniel V. Maffia
Daniel V. Maffia
This autoethnography examines the journey from being a participant of supervision to a facilitator of supervision. The researcher documents his journey using journals to express his experiences facilitating supervision for a group of medical interpreters working in the hospital setting. The purpose of this study is to gather data that could guide future trainings for facilitators of supervision. The supervision group consisted of both American Sign Language/English and Spanish/English medical interpreters. As a newer interpreter to the field with limited medical interpreting experience, it was expected that the researcher might face difficulties successfully facilitating supervision sessions for that staff. It …
Coming To Canada To Study Factors That Influence Students Decisions To Participate In International Exchange, Jennifer Massey, Jeff Burrow
Coming To Canada To Study Factors That Influence Students Decisions To Participate In International Exchange, Jennifer Massey, Jeff Burrow
Jennifer Massey
Increasing numbers of students are participating in study abroad programs. Outcomes associated with these programs have been studied extensively, but relatively little is known about what motivates and influences students to participate. This study investigated factors that motivate and influence students to study on exchange and explored how these factors vary by social identity. The findings support the development of programs, services, and marketing that meet students’ needs.
Making The Right Call: Criteria For Choosing Short Fiction, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe
Making The Right Call: Criteria For Choosing Short Fiction, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe
Hal Blythe
Notes that teachers who teach short fiction must consider several things when choosing which works to teach. Describes criteria the authors use when selecting works for their literature classes (World Literature Survey, American Literature, and Principles of Literary Study). Concludes by affirming the importance of choosing short fiction.
Making The Right Call: Criteria For Choosing Short Fiction, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe
Making The Right Call: Criteria For Choosing Short Fiction, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe
Charlie Sweet
Notes that teachers who teach short fiction must consider several things when choosing which works to teach. Describes criteria the authors use when selecting works for their literature classes (World Literature Survey, American Literature, and Principles of Literary Study). Concludes by affirming the importance of choosing short fiction.