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"The
Foundation of the Curriculum" Foundations of Interpretation
Entry
Level Competencies
Developmental
Level Competencies
Full
Performance Level Competencies
Module
102: Informal visitor contacts
Module
210: Prepare and present a conducted activity
Module
310: Planning park interpretation
Module
103: Prepare and present an interpretive talk
Module 220: Prepare and present an interpretive demonstration
or illustrated program
Module
311: Interpretive media development
Module
230: Effective interpretive writing
Module
330: Leading interpreters: training and coaching
Module
270: Present an effective curriculum-based program
Module
340: Interpretive research and resource liaison
The
Interpretive Development Program identifies essential "Benchmark
Competencies" for all interpreters in Ranger Careers positions.
Others who do interpretive work, including volunteers and
partner organizations, can also use the specific competencies
that apply to their work. A competency is
a combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities which, when
acquired, allows employees to perform a task or function at
a specifically defined level of proficiency.