Sponsor-Initiated activities (Workshops)NEW Workshop Request FormDefinition of Sponsor-Initiated ActivitiesSponsor Initiated Activities are developed by a Sponsor and presented for group instruction or for individual study. Examples include short courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, teleconferences, and distance learning (e.g. continuing education publications, teleconferences, multimedia instruction materials, and programmed learning materials). (RID Standards and Criteria, p. 15) Program Content and DeliveryThe Sponsor shall provide appropriate continuing education activities that meet the following requirements:
Determining Knowledge Level of ActivitiesWhat is the least amount of prior knowledge participants should have in the topic to benefit from attending? Content knowledge is not associated with years of general interpreting experience. (RID Standards and Criteria, p. 23) Little/NO: This level assumes little or no information on the part of the participant within the topic area. The focus of the activity is a general orientation and increase of understanding. This category also includes activities that assume the audience to have diverse levels of knowledge due to the nature of the event. Some: This level assumes the participant has some familiarity with professional practice within the topic covered. The general focus of the activity is to increase understanding and possibilities for application on the part of the participant. Extensive: This level assumes the participant has extensive familiarity with the professional practice within the topic covered. The focus of the activity is upon recent advances, future directions and applications of new and emerging findings. Teaching: This level assumes the participants to be educators or mentors. At this instructional level, the content of the CEU activity will focus on topics relevant to educators and mentors to support the development of new and experienced interpreters. (RID Standards and Criteria, p.23) Promotion of Sponsor Initiated Activities
All promotional materials as well as complete continuing education activities provided through the Internet or via a distance must comply with access guidelines identified through Section 508, of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act. Promotional materials must include the following:
Pre-Workshop ChecklistAt least 45 days before the workshop, submit all materials through the Workshop Request Form:
Post-Workshop ChecklistWithin 10 days after the workshop, submit all materials below to ws@pc-rid.org:
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