Professional Dispositions

You will be evaluated on the successful completion of the course objectives outlined in the syllabus, including professional dispositions. 

You are required to dress in professional interpreting attire any time you are at the practicum site, attending Seminar, participating in online meetings, or recording assignments.

You must directly inform your mentor, Seminar instructor, and appropriate contact person for interpreting assignments of any absences before the absence occurs and receive confirmation it was received.

To view the dispositions in ASL and Spanish, as well as downloadable PDFs, visit https://sites.google.com/g.rit.edu/professional-dispositions/overview. 

Practicum Professional Dispositions Rubric:  Human Relations and Professionalism Domains

Professionalism

The practicum student demonstrates professionalism by:  attending all field experiences; arriving prior to assignments and departing appropriately; dressing according to the site climate, culture, and expectations; actively participating in supervision meetings; and maintaining a positive, courteous, and respectful attitude towards all parties involved.

Time Management

The practicum student manages time efficiently to ensure punctuality. The student submits paperwork in a timely manner, responds promptly to communications from others, and allocates sufficient time to prepare effectively for observations and interpreting assignments.

Initiative

The practicum student takes proactive steps and demonstrates a willingness to seek out information needed for observation opportunities and interpreting assignments without being prompted.

Self-Regulation

The practicum student manages their emotions, behaviors, and impulses effectively, maintaining control and composure in various situations.

The student demonstrates self-awareness and discretion by monitoring and managing personal and professional behaviors and applying professional conflict resolution strategies when appropriate.

Responsibility

The practicum student is accountable for their actions and decisions. The student consistently demonstrates reliability by fulfilling obligations and commitments, meeting deadlines, and completing tasks.

Problem-Solving

The practicum student analyzes situations, identifies obstacles, and develops effective solutions to overcome challenges and achieve goals.

Active Listening

The practicum student pays close attention to others' perspectives, non-verbal cues, and feedback to understand their needs and concerns.

Adaptability

The practicum student is flexible and open to change, able to adjust to various communication styles and new situations, environments, and challenges with ease.

Communication

The practicum student expresses ideas clearly and effectively in ASL, spoken English, and in writing, to ensure messages are understood by others.

The student effectively engages and interacts with others, fostering clear, respectful, and productive communication.

The student selects the appropriate vehicle (phone call, voice message, text message, email, or in-person communication) for each message.

Cultural Competence

The student demonstrates respect for ASL, regional sign language dialects, English, and contact varieties of ASL by using cultural norms appropriate to each language while conversing and interpreting.

The student demonstrates respect for cultural differences among individuals.

Integrity

The student demonstrates professional integrity by:  maintaining confidentiality; avoiding conflicts of interest; adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct; and communicating honestly and transparently.

Self-Care

The practicum student prioritizes their physical, emotional, and mental well-being through adopting healthy habits, applying low-risk biomechanical behaviors, managing stress effectively, and maintaining work-life balance. The student assertively communicates their needs to their mentor and consumers.

Curiosity

The practicum student has a strong desire to learn and explore new ideas, concepts, and experiences. The student is open and curious about a wide range of topics in order to expand their world knowledge with the goal of generating clear, accurate, and reliable interpretations.

Growth Mindset

The practicum student recognizes personal strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth and actively seeks feedback and self-improvement opportunities. The student accepts and applies feedback from the mentor and consumers.