Virtual CIG, Hillsboro, OR, December 2020



VIRTUAL Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course

December 14-18, 2020
Instructors: Denise Berkshire and Deb Hill 
Registration Cost: $235 (Certification is an additional $150)

The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) in partnership with Oregon Department of Forestry’s Education & Interpretation Coordinator Denise Berkshire and former Oregon State Parks ranger and current graduate student Deb Hill, is offering an online training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites.  This course will be a combination of online instruction and virtual meetings with your instructor. Note, this course is designed to cover all the same material and requirements as the in-person Certified Interpretive Guide course and the certification awarded is the same as our face to face offerings.

Course Options

There are two options for this course. 

Option one: take the course without obtaining certification.  

Option two: take the course and add certification as a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG). You will pay an additional fee for certification and you must complete an open book Core Literature Review exam. The CIG lasts four years and comes with a complimentary one-year membership. If you are already a member of NAI we will add your complimentary membership onto the end of your current membership.

The CIG Program

The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone in the interpretive field. Whether you’re a new hire, a professional looking to refresh your skills, or beginning a second career, this course will aid you in improving your presentation techniques. The course combines the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical strategies in delivering quality interpretive programming to visitors.

This virtual course includes:

  • The history, definition, and principles of interpretation.
  • Techniques on how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic.
  • How to use tangible objects to connect your audience to intangible ideas and universal concepts.
  • The 3 certification requirements needed to obtain a CIG (open book CORE Literature Review exam, program outline, and 10 minute interpretive presentation).

Texts Used in the Workshop

During this course, the books on interpretation listed below will be mentioned and some of their ideas explored. They are what the open book Core Literature Review exam covers and are useful texts for any interpreter to read. To access the books, you will need either physical copies of the books or e-books. For physical books, you will work with your instructor to either use their library sets (if you live in the same area as your instructor and books can be shared) or you can buy your own set for use during the class from NAI. Click here to go to the NAI Store, where you can order individual books or as a package and listed under “Core Review Library Package”. For online e-books, you will work with your instructor to determine which books you need and obtain access to the materials as some will have to be purchased, and others can be “checked out” through your local library and NAI.

Member Discount: Those choosing to apply for certification will receive a complimentary one-year membership to NAI. Memberships will become active within a couple of days of registration and will allow you to purchase course books and other registrations at the discounted member rate. Once memberships become active, you will receive a receipt via email letting you know that you are all setup. Current NAI members will receive a one-year extension on their current membership. If you are registering for $0, your membership will become active when you are certified.

The texts are:

  • Interpreting Our Heritage, by Freeman Tilden (4th Edition, U. of North Carolina Press, 2007)
  • The Gifts of Interpretation, by Larry Beck and Ted Cable (Sagamore Publishing, 2011)
  • Personal Interpretation: Connecting Your Audience to Heritage Resources, by Lisa Brochu and Tim Merriman (National Association for Interpretation, 2015)
  • Interpretation: Making a Difference on Purpose, by Sam H. Ham (Fulcrum, 2013)

Schedule

Dates: Monday, December 14th through Friday, December 18th, 2020
Instructional Time: 9AM to 3:30PM Pacific Standard Time
Instructional time includes several built-in breaks. Instructor office hours will be available, determined at a later date. A course packet will be mailed to each participant with items to use throughout the week. Please consider registering early to ensure you receive your supplies in time for the workshop.

Expectations

  • Certifying students are required to be on time, in attendance, and actively participate during all live instructional time.
  • In order to complete all course requirements, additional time outside of class instruction is required.

Learning Platforms

This course will use Zoom for live course instruction and interaction. For distribution of course materials and collaborative work, other document sharing platforms will be used.

Further Information

Additional details will be provided via email prior to the start of the course. For more information about the course or questions, please contact Denise Berkshire at denise.berkshire@oregon.gov or call (503) 815-6803.

Special Terms and Cancellations

Cancellations and transfers must be made in writing and emailed, postmarked, or faxed by November 29, 2020. A nonrefundable processing fee of $50 will be assessed. Emailed  cancellations and transfers should be sent to registration@interpnet.com. Cancellations and transfers cannot be made by phone.

No transfers or refunds will be given after November 29, 2020.
When
12/14/2020 - 12/18/2020
Where
Hillsboro, OR 97123 UNITED STATES
Registration not available.

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