Guidelines for Professional Conduct 1/31 Flashcards
Interpreters must maintain confidentiality about issues surrounding interpreting but in general, information can be shared freely with who?
The student and the IEP team
Amanda
Communication regarding the interpreting process shall remain between who?
The interpreter and the student
Amanda
What is one long-term goal for the student to achieve?
A solid understanding of his/her rights as a consumer of interpreting services with an ability to manage interpreting services
Kat
TRUE or FALSE
Communication between the interpreter and student of a personal nature may need to be shared with district administration, such as discussion of abuse, suicide, drug use, weapons, threats, etc.
TRUE
Kellie
TRUE or FALSE
There are Codes of Ethics developed specifically for interpreters who work in public schools.
TRUE
Kellie
Does an educational interpreter have legal responsibilities to support a child’s education?
Yes
Kat
The interpreter must maintain confidentiality about issues surrounding interpreting for a student. However, general information such as logistics and communication style may be shared with who?
The student’s educational team. (By Brandon)
T/F Meeting the minimum requirements established by a state or organization means that an interpreter is qualified to interpret in every situation.
False (By Brandon)
In an educational setting, how should interpreters dress?
a) Professional/Formal
b) Professional / Business
c) Professional appropriate to the setting
d) Professional / Casual
C - Interpreters should dress in a professional manor appropriate to the educational setting.
(Lauria)
Who is responsible for developing the philosophy of behavior management?
a) The interpreter
b) The teacher
c) The IEP team
d) The school district
B - The classroom teacher
Lauria
If a student were to share personal information with the interpreter, for example drug use or suicidal thoughts, of what should the interpreter inform the student?
The interpreter must inform the student of their (the interpreter’s) responsibility to share information of this type with administration.
(Misi)
Ethical fitness requires the ability to recognize ________________ challenges
moral
Misi
True/False? An interpreter can teach formal sign language classes if they have received specialized training.
True, an interpreter can teach formal sign language classes only if they have specialized training.
Melody
True/False? The interpreter is responsible for communicating with parents.
False, it is the classroom teacher’s responsibility for communication with parents.
Melody
Interpreters may discuss aspects of interpreting with the educational team, such as: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6-
1- the role of the interpreter 2- classroom logistics 3-the student’s comprehension of language 4-communication style and mode 5-managing new vocabulary 6-visual aspects of the classroom.
(Danielle)
Educational programs have standards for staff behavior. Educational Interpreters do not have to abide by these same standards.
(True/False)
FALSE!
Educational programs have standards for staff behavior, which apply to all professionals within the educational setting, * including* interpreters.
(Danielle)
T/F Interpreters must be prepared to share information regarding the role and function of interpreters in their classroom with general education teachers
TRUE
Cameron
The two leading national organizations that have guided in the development of the field of sign language/English interpreting today are..?
RID and NAD
Cameron
True or False:
Participation in the activities of professional interpreting organizations benefit the interpreter’s professional development.
True.
-Taryn
The______________ developed by RID is a vital reference tool when working in the context of K-12 educational setting.
Code of Ethics
-Taryn
True or False:
Learning to use an interpreter is an essential aspect of development of a student who is Deaf and Hard of Hearing
True
By Jacki
True or False:
Schools and school districts typically have guidelines and policies for professional behavior and conduct
True
By Jacki
Who awards interpreter certifications and approves presentations and workshops for their own certificate maintenance for Continuing Education Units?
RID
Alicia
True or False.
Interpreters should dress in a professional manner appropriate to the educational setting.
True
Jamie
When interpreting, communication regarding the interpreting process shall remain between the ————– and the interpreter
Student
Jamie
T/F
Participating in the activities of professional interpreting organization will benefit the interpreter’s,professional development.
True!
get those CEUs :)
- Catherine
RID awards their own certifications and approves _______ and _______ for their own cetificate maintenance program (CEUs)
Presentations and workshops
- Catherine
True or False:
Ethical standards guide decision making and appropriate professional behavior in interpreting and in the school environment.
True
-Emily
communication regarding content knowledge should be conveyed to who?
The teacher
-Emily
IDEA has identified educational interpreters as_________ __________ _________.
Related service providers
-Nicole
T/F
The educational interpreter has legal responsibilities to support a child’s education, providing the student access to the general curriculum.
True.
-Nicole
