Roles and Responsibilities 1/23 Flashcards
It is the responsibility of an __________ ____________ to inform the educational team about the limitations associated with the interpreting process, including the individual interpreter’s limitations in skills.
educational interpreter
By Jacki
________ ___________ should be informed about the role and function of educational interpreters.
School administrators
By Jacki
TRUE or FALSE
During IEP meetings, the interpreter should share observations about how well the student understands the interpreted classroom or any other issues related to interpreting.
TRUE
Kellie
______ ___________ should be informed about the role and function of educational interpreters.
School administrators
Kellie
Who is responsible to communicate with parents?
a) The interpreter
b) The IEP team
c) The classroom teacher
d) School administrators
c) The classroom teacher
Lauria
In assessing the classroom environment, the interpreter should consider…
a) Seating arrangements
b) Lighting
c) Turn-taking
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
as well as media use and anything else that might impact the interpreting process in the classroom.
(Lauria)
The classroom teacher is responsible for
A) communication with parents
B) supervising lunch time and playtime
C) teaching and evaluating students in the classroom
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Amanda
A classroom interpreter is responsible for (pick all that apply) A) conducting in service B) communicate with parents C) prepare for assignments D) supervise tutoring
A and C
Interpreters may be responsible for conducting in-service with administrators, teachers, and parents who work within the district.
It is the responsibility of the interpreter to prepare for assignments by reviewing textbook content, lesson plans, and other resource material that is available.
(Amanda)
T/F When asked to do extra-curricular activities the interpreter needs to negotiate both time and pay.
True. The interpreter must also do this in a professional manner. (By Brandon)
T/F Interpreters are qualified to teach Sign Language.
False. Also, it should be noted that some states have certification requirements for teacher of Sign Language. (By Brandon)
The interpreter should not evaluate how well the student is doing _________ or _______ except as they relate to interpreting.
academically or behaviorally
Danielle
Secondary roles that may be required of the interpreter include:
tutoring, aiding, and consulting, etc.
Danielle
T/F Interpreters should not be present at IEP meetings as members of the educational team
False.
By:Taryn
_____________ may be required to help the deaf or hard of hearing student understand the role of an interpreter vs. that of tutor, teacher or friend.
Interpreters
By: Taryn
It is not the interpreter’s role to alter communication in order to protect a deaf or hard of hearing student from potential ________________.
Emotional hurt.
Misi