Practice make ..Permanent

If you don't use it you loose it. How many of us remember doing Factoring, Algebra and dissecting Sentences. However if you had to do those things now you would not doubt have to read the book again and “catch”up. This is True unless you use those things daily.Maybe you work at NASA and use algebra everyday. You will not only remember the rules of that math discipline but you may even be proficient to the point where you can do some equations in your head.

As Interpreter working with a living language that is undergoing constant change. With this being the case it is not only a good idea but a requirement to continue to be a student. To be effective learner it takes more then simple repetition. It involves what was described in a recent issue of “Views” as deliberate practice. Meaning you should 1^st have a goal for your learning, Then actively participating I a challenging exercise. It involves more then reciting the same thing over and over again. It must be something that is a true challenge. If what your doing is not a hurdle or challenge it is of no benefit. You may say well I’ve been doing thins for some time and I think it has helped me. True it has helped you get to this point, But if you want to achieve the next level you need to change your game. Just as Einstein said “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

7.0 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Tenet: Interpreters engage in professional development.

Guiding Principle: Interpreters are expected to foster and maintain interpreting competence and the

stature of the profession through ongoing development of knowledge and skill

Taken from NAD-RID CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT