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Intercultural Competence for Translators

Intercultural Competence for Translators

By definition translators are intercultural mediators. This book explores some of the most important current approaches in defining intercultural competence for translators. At the same time it provides real-life examples of different approaches in operationalizing intercultural competence and teaching it in a translator-training context. Written for a global audience the book provides an informative overview of the field as well as practical examples from different academic and cultural contexts. This book was originally published as a special issue of The Interpreter and Translator Trainer.

GBP 38.99
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Cultural Competence The Intrinsic Strategic Advantage

Cultural Competence The Intrinsic Strategic Advantage

Taking a strategic imperative perspective this book introduces business leaders to a key differentiator that contributes to competitive advantage and financial sustainability: cultural competence. In a fast-changing and globalized world where organizations are being forced to rethink their strategies understanding present and future environmental social and economic challenges is fundamental to creating a resilient and value-creating business. Combining experience and reflection this book addresses concepts of organizational cultural competence as an internal differentiator and source of competitive advantage. Most organizations approach differentiation as an external feature of product and/or service delivery. Whereas these are open to imitation cultural competence as the internal DNA of an organization is much more difficult if not impossible to imitate. The authors bring to bear their years of experience in corporate roles and as entrepreneurs and academics sharing views and experiences based on research but also on primary examples meta-insights and real-world case studies. Senior leaders and consultants across industries as well as students of strategy and leadership development will value this serious and comprehensive guide that explains the importance of cultural competence as a strategic advantage in a global market. | Cultural Competence The Intrinsic Strategic Advantage

GBP 32.99
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Intercultural Competence in the Work of Teachers Confronting Ideologies and Practices

Intercultural Competence in the Work of Teachers Confronting Ideologies and Practices

This book critiques models of intercultural competence whilst suggesting examples of specific alternative approaches that will successfully foster intercultural competence in teacher education. Bringing together diverse perspectives from teacher educators and student teachers this volume discusses the need to move beyond essentialism culturalism and assumptions about an us versus them perspective and recognises that multiple identities of an individual are negotiated in interaction with others. Intercultural Competence in the Work of Teachers is divided into four sections: critiquing intercultural competence in teacher education; exploring critical intercultural competences in teacher education; reflexivity and intercultural competence in teacher education; and indigeneity and intercultural competence in teacher education providing a methodological approach through which to explore this critical framework further. This book is ideal for teacher educators or academics of education specialising in global education who are looking to explore alternative perspectives towards intercultural competence and wish to gain an insight into the ways it can be utilised in a more effective and productive manner. | Intercultural Competence in the Work of Teachers Confronting Ideologies and Practices

GBP 38.99
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Translation Competence Theory Research and Practice

Translation Competence Theory Research and Practice

This book offers a systematic and comprehensive account of translation competence (TC) reflecting on its different models and conceptualisations throughout its development and outlining future directions for both theory and practice. The volume charts the evolution of TC in line with related findings in empirical product- and process-oriented research. In critically examining the different models of translation competence Quinci explores a wide range of connected issues of ongoing debate within Translation Studies including translation quality the revision process and translator self-assessment. The second section of the book investigates these themes at work in the design conduct and results of an award-winning longitudinal research project which analysed the acquisition and development of TC in a sample group of translation trainees and professional translators. The volume builds on the outcomes of this project to offer practical activities for translator education informed by theory and empirical research toward encouraging continued reflection and new directions for translation competence research and practice. This book will be of interest to scholars in Translation Studies as well as translation trainees and active translation professionals. | Translation Competence Theory Research and Practice

GBP 120.00
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Handbook of Competence and Motivation Theory and Application

Handbook of Competence and Motivation Theory and Application

Now completely revised (over 90% new) this handbook established the concept of competence as an organizing framework for the field of achievement motivation. With an increased focus on connecting theory to application the second edition incorporates diverse perspectives on why and how individuals are motivated to work toward competence in school work sports and other settings. Leading authorities present cutting-edge findings on the psychological sociocultural and biological processes that shape competence motivation across development analyzing the role of intelligence self-regulated learning emotions creativity gender and racial stereotypes self-perceptions achievement values parenting practices teacher behaviors workplace environments and many other factors. As a special bonus purchasers of the second edition can download a supplemental e-book featuring several notable highly cited chapters from the first edition. New to This Edition *Most chapters are new reflecting over a decade of theoretical and methodological developments. *Each chapter now has an applied as well as conceptual focus showcasing advances in intervention research. *Additional topics: self-regulation in early childhood self-determination theory challenge and threat appraisals performance incentives achievement emotions job burnout gene-environment interactions class-based models of competence and the impact of social group membership. *Supplemental e-book featuring selected chapters from the prior edition. | Handbook of Competence and Motivation Theory and Application

GBP 54.99
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The Development of Emotional Competence in Young Children

The Development of Emotional Competence in Young Children

This engaging authoritative text synthesizes a vast body of research on how young children develop the ability to understand express and manage their emotions as well as the impact of these capacities on relationships school readiness and overall well-being. Illustrated with vivid vignettes the book explains specific ways that parents teachers and education systems can foster or hinder emotional competence and reviews relevant assessments and interventions. Compelling topics include emotion regulation as both product and process cultural variations in emotion socialization the expression of empathy and self-conscious emotions risk factors for delays in emotional development and connections between emotional competence and social–emotional learning (SEL). Almost entirely new this book replaces Susanne A. Denham's influential earlier work Emotional Development in Young Children. | The Development of Emotional Competence in Young Children

GBP 37.99
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Developing Cross-Cultural Competence for Leaders A Guide

Developing Cross-Cultural Competence for Leaders A Guide

This book offers an accessible reference and roadmap for the practical application of cross-cultural competence (3C) for leaders dedicated to leading with diversity inclusion and personal development in mind. Developing Cross-Cultural Competence for Leaders takes readers from ideational to real asking them to step out of their comfort zone and learn to navigate cultural differences. The authors invite readers to join them on a journey of discovery of themselves their personal and professional peers and ultimately the cultural landscape they inhabit both knowingly and oftentimes unknowingly all in the hopes of opening doors to empathetic and effective communication. The skillset required for 3C is developed throughout the book beginning with a discussion of relevant concepts leading the readers through narratives of extreme environments and ending with a roadmap for use in leadership positions. Each chapter discusses a foundational idea contextualized with sample narratives and ending with thought questions. The authors summon readers to embrace dissimilarities shift perspectives dare to engage and navigate in new and even adverse social and cultural contexts. Developing Cross-Cultural Competence is an essential reading for students of leadership development as well as military and non-military professionals. | Developing Cross-Cultural Competence for Leaders A Guide

GBP 35.99
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A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Training Psychometrists Promoting Competence in Psychological Testing

A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Training Psychometrists Promoting Competence in Psychological Testing

A Neuropsychologist's Guide to Training Psychometrists: Promoting Competence in Psychological Testing provides a framework for busy neuropsychologists faced with training their newly-hired psychometrist. It supplies concrete guidelines and provides a roadmap for training that can be customized to any practice department or clinic setting. In this essential resource Dr. Christine S. Ghilain discusses the role of the psychometrist in various neuropsychological practice settings and provides suggested minimum standards of competence across training domains. She dives deeply into the core components of assessment—from optimizing testing conditions to standardized test administration to keen observations of behavior—and includes coverage of topics such as testing with unique populations behavioral management strategies for challenging situations as well as promoting ongoing competence over time. A compilation of several sources of data the book includes excerpts from Dr. Ghilain’s practice-specific psychometry training manual along with advice and illustrative examples from many neuropsychologists and psychometrists who shared their experiences. This book is an indispensable guide for neuropsychologists looking to instill high standards of competence in their hired professionals and for those involved in training graduate students who are just learning to administer cognitive tests. It is also of interest to other assessment-focused professionals looking to enhance their skills and refine their psychological testing knowledge. | A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Training Psychometrists Promoting Competence in Psychological Testing

GBP 48.99
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Medical and Healthcare Interactions Members' Competence and Socialization

Medical and Healthcare Interactions Members' Competence and Socialization

Presenting a series of empirical studies by scholars working with approaches from ethnomethodology and conversation analysis Medical and Healthcare Interactions studies real-life work and training encounters among medical and healthcare professionals and trainees or between professionals and patients. Using video analysis and detailed description it considers the methods and procedures through which professionals trainees and patients produce actions and interpret those of others exploring questions of member competence and socialization within situated courses of interaction. The book offers fruitful contributions for training and education in the field of healthcare and will appeal to scholars in the human and social sciences with interests in interaction ethnomethodology and conversation analysis. | Medical and Healthcare Interactions Members' Competence and Socialization

GBP 130.00
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Teaching and Testing L2 Interactional Competence Bridging Theory and Practice

Teaching and Testing L2 Interactional Competence Bridging Theory and Practice

This volume features the latest research findings on L2 interactional competence to demonstrate the potential for developing and implementing research-based pedagogy that targets interactional competence (IC) in early instruction in a variety of L2 learning and teaching contexts. Incorporating contributions from both leading and emerging researchers in the area the book is organized into four sections to provide a systematic account of interactional competence defined as a set of skills required to co-construct an effective interaction with a variety of interlocutors in a variety of settings and advocates for IC to be part of a well-rounded curriculum of L2 instruction. The volume provides a comprehensive overview of the different theoretical perspectives on IC within Conversation Analysis and moves into a discussion of conversation-analytic research findings from a variety of contexts and of their pedagogical implications. The book then presents examples of pedagogy in practice and also illustrates the potential for implementing IC in testing settings. This volume makes a valuable contribution to the growing literature on interactional competence and will be of particular interest to graduate students and researchers in applied linguistics SLA language education curriculum and instruction studies and educational linguistics. Chapter 13 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license: https://tandfbis. s3-us-west-2. amazonaws. com/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781138038998_oachapter13. pdf | Teaching and Testing L2 Interactional Competence Bridging Theory and Practice

GBP 39.99
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Building Competence in School Consultation A Developmental Approach

Building Competence in School Consultation A Developmental Approach

School psychologists consistently indicate that consultation is a crucial component of their duties but that they lack sufficient opportunities to develop their corresponding knowledge skills and confidence during graduate training. Building Competence in School Consultation directly addresses the need for practical comprehensive consultation training including support materials for school psychologists counselors and other professionals working in schools. Drawing from evidence-based approaches as well as experienced instructors’ real-world toolkits these essential perspectives and activities approach the standard and less common challenges of the school consultant role. Written by two leading experts in consultation this book brings school psychology research directly to graduate students and both novice and experienced practitioners providing invaluable context reflection activities videos from fellow consultation experts and resources that translate academic findings into skills ready for immediate use. | Building Competence in School Consultation A Developmental Approach

GBP 36.99
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