The Interpreter's Guidebook: Techniques for Programs and Presentations (Fourth Edition) is an easy-to-use, practical guide that provides a wealth of tips and techniques for developing and presenting professional programs. Richly illustrated with full-color photos, chapters describe the evolution of interpretation, planning thematic programs, employing creative techniques, leading successful talks, multimedia programs, nature walks, guided tours, roving interpretation, and children's programs, and gathering feedback.
The completely revised Fourth Edition (2015) features:
- 225 pages filled with "how to" tips and techniques for developing and presenting effective programs
- Online videos and resources to showcase effective programming techniques
- Full-color photos on every page to illustrate techniques and ideas
- Practical tip boxes, case studies, and real-world examples
- A new comprehensive, illustrated history of interpretation that begins at the ancient profession of tour guiding
- A concise meaning-centered model of interpretation and examples of using Tilden's principles
- A step-by-step guide to plan thematic programs with examples of good and bad themes
- A holistic look at the importance of body language and dealing with distracted and disruptive audience members
- Tips and photos for using creative techniques such as props, humor, questioning, storytelling, demonstrations, costumes, live animals, and music
- Step-by-step guides to structure and present interpretive talks and guided walks and tours with examples
- A new comprehensive guide to create and present effective multimedia/PowerPoint programs
- Current case studies that illustrate the benefits of spontaneous, roving encounters
- Concise look at child development stages, how to plan interpretive programs for different ages, and working with schools and youth groups
- Practical, inexpensive methods for gathering feedback to improve programming
- Blank worksheets that can be copied or downloaded for planning themes, developing programs, and gathering feedback
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Reviews
"The Interpreter’s Guidebook is a must have resource for anyone involved in the field of interpretation. It’s the whole package of interpretation wrapped up in an easy to use, practical and engaging guide.Read more . . . What makes good interpretation? Read this book! It contains a plethora of valuable information, tips, and step by step processes on a variety of effective interpretive techniques, from developing a theme to conducting a guided walk to working with children – to name a few. Most useful are the numerous examples that correspond to the steps in the different interpretive processes, bringing clarity to the ideas being presented. Also helpful and engaging are the colorful images, worksheets and links to supportive videos." Hide this content . . .
~Dawn Atwell Flinn, professional educator and interpreter
"This volume, in my mind, is one of the few books on interpretation that actually tells interpreters in any appreciable detail how to actually do things. A terrific piece of work and it is visually gorgeous! Read more . . . It’s also far more comprehensive than previous editions. In fact, I wonder whether it’s actually even a revision or a new stand-alone volume. Either way, it’s an outstanding contribution. I think the history chapter is the best anyone has ever before produced." Hide this content . . .
