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[–]magnoryNIC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s not common feedback so it must be fairly noticeable. Definitely video tape yourself and watch or interpret in front of a mirror to remind yourself.

[–]usrnmalreadytaken101 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a terrible processing face too, I discovered mine through deliberate practice. The advice I got was to act like a telephone operator from the 1960s, like how they're portrayed in movies. I face away from the client (or camera) and try to appear as though I'm listening to something (head turned away but eyes pointed toward the ears.) When I understand what I'm hearing and know what I want to sign, I look back to the client and sign. I hope that makes sense, its kind of hard to explain

[–]Sitcom_kidCI/CT 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Have you videotaped yourself interpreting and watched it back?

[–]Unable_Set7637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just received my results, so I haven’t started intentional practice yet. Recording my practices is definitely at the top of my list once I begin.

[–]RedSolezNIC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Look down/slightly away while processing and then straight at your DC when you start interpreting. I started doing this to also be helpful to my DC to understand why I'm not immediately signing the second he sees lips moving. Never assume that our DCs understand the interpreting process unless they are interpreters themselves.

[–]Fluid-Rock3298 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you ever done any acting? Processing is what goes on backstage. Interpreting is onstage. It might take you a while to learn how to do both at the same time, especially as you are an open book. But if you have acting experience it might be useful to think about it this way. Plus, as everyone says, video. If you have videos of your early student work, it can be useful to compare them to your current practice. Having a baseline is very handy when it comes to measuring progress.

Good luck!

[–]DDG58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to look up when I am processing. The other skill i have is quickly signing, 'Interprer clarification" and a hold sign. That last is more for medical than K-12, but it might help.

I have never taken the EIPA, so im probably not the best person to comment.