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Centralized Design

The School Interpreting Series used a centralized design approach. The PSI Project School Interpreting Series curriculum team oversaw the creation and management of the curricula and instructional materials.

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Value of Centralized Design in Higher Education

 

Central design principles were applied to scaffold content, materials, activities, assignments, rubrics, the School Interpreting Website (the capstone project), and post-graduation bridge activities to support the learning standards and professional philosophies outlined by the School Interpreting Series Competencies both during and after the School Interpreting Series. 

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The use of centralized design ensured continuity to the curriculum within the School Interpreting Series, which supported Scholar learning as well as process evaluation and the intentions for outcome evaluation.

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​Amy Kroll, the School Interpreting Series Instructional Coordinator and Curriculum Developer, was a critical leader, provided important oversight, and partnered with Dr. Emily Girardin in the centralized design process.

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Shining a light on...

Headshot of Amy Kroll

​Kroll holds

  • extensive knowledge in competencies and academic and professional portfolios,

  • extensive experience as an interpreter and interpreter educator,

  • in-depth understanding of the curriculum development process, and

  • a graduate degree in organizational leadership with online learning and design.

  • graduate certificates in program evaluation.

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© 2026 Preparing School Interpreters (PSI) Project (OSEP: H325K210024: 2021-2026) | University of Northern Colorado

Content development by Dr. Emily G. Girardin & Amy Kroll (uncpsiproject@gmail.com)

Materials may be shared for educational purposes with appropriate citation.

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