Abstract: The methodological innovation has brought about significant findings of translation process research in an interdisciplinary context. Based on a survey of these achievements in translation research methods and their applications, this paper systematically explores an integrative approach to translation process research, i.e., a strategy with the reference to philosophical and scientific methodology, coupling the quantitative and qualitative analyses and combining different methods. Furthermore, it points out that the integrative approach has come to pave a new way for translation studies and play an indispensable role in translator education. Characterized by its distinctive theoretical framework, reachable general objective, valid operational strategies and effective practical procedure, an integrative model for translator education is of great significance in enhancing translator's subjectivity, creativity and responsibility.