chapter 3 Flashcards
communication can be interpreted on different levels (2)
denotative (literal)
connotative (deep structure)
percentage of deaf children born to hearing parents
90+%
interpreters should be aware of lighting, contrasting and blank backgrounds and wear contrasting colors because
reduce eyestrain (the eyes are a muscle while ears are not)
one huge way of being culturally competent is making your home and work place deaf-friendly, a few tips the book suggests are (3)
installing a TTY, installing visual devices i.e. smoke alarms, doorbells, as well as mastering attention getting techniques
values seen in African American communities part 1 (4)
elders and church leaders are highly respected, long history of work ethic, church plays a critical role, family is often consulted during decision making
values seen in African American communities part 2 (3)
primarily descendants of former slaves, home language is English (AAVE), small percentage of have Deaf parents or siblings
values seen in Hispanic communities part 1 (4)
elders are respected, historically relaxed work ethic, Catholic influence, family is often consulted in decision making
values seen in Hispanic communities part 2 (5)
from central and south America, home language is Spanish but a strong push to master English, little value is placed on time, smaller physical space, learning is best when student centered; cooperative; hands-on settings
values seen in Native communities part 1 (6)
elders, family and tribe are high respected, status comes from sharing resources, not collecting, work to live not to overindulge, strong spirituality based in natural medicine, slow in decision making; must consulate as a group, original people of North America,
values seen in Native communities part 2 (6)
matrilineal, native languages used at home, current activities take precedence over planned events, harmony is highly valued, comfortable with visual and physical communication, best learning style is watching, thinking, and delayed participation.
