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)