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
True/False. As students mature, the interpreter should encourage more independence.
True.
Misi
True or False? The interpreter works with the entire educational program and not just the deaf or hard of hearing student.
True.
Alicia
When is it appropriate for an interpreter to assist in supervising lunch and recess?
When it does not interfere with interpreting responsibilities and where other professionals in that setting are expected to share in those responsibilities as well.
(Alicia)
Educational interpreters prepare for assignments by..?
reviewing textbook content, lesson plans, and other resource material that is available.
(Cameron)
What 2 essential tools help define the roles and responsibilities of educational interpreters?
Job title and job description
Cameron
While at school, what other environments may an educational interpreter work in?
Speech therapy and other related services; field trips; club meetings; athletic practices and competitions; extracurricular activities
Kat
Students often create bonds with professionals who work with them. These bonds are healthy, but professionals must be careful to ___________.
maintain professional boundaries
Nicole
The interpreter knows his or her ________ and will express them when necessary.
a) limitations
b) personal opinions
c) preferences for sign systems
A
Nicole
The interpreter is present at an IEP meeting as a member of the _________ not as an _________.
Educational team, interpreter
Nicole
an experienced interpreter is careful to maintain what?
Professional Boundaries
Emily
Interpreters may need to negotiate what with older students?
How to deal with social issues regarding the use of an educational interpreter
Kat
True/False. When dealing with any student behaviors, such as inattention, the interpreter should work under the guidance of the classroom teacher and possibly the teach of the Deaf.
True.
Jamie
__________ may be responsible for conducting in-service with the building administrators, teachers and with the parents on the roles of the interpreters and responsibilities within the school.
Interpreters
Jamie
Who needs a work area, appropriate chairs, and a schedule with identified breaks?
Educational interpreters
-Sheena Rice
True or False: The student should understand which role the interpreter has at that time.
True!
In addition:
Interpreters should be aware of which roles are appropriate for them to fulfill. It may be appropriate for an interpreter to also serve as an aide or tutor.
-Sheena Rice
If major and extensive interpreting expansions are needed in classroom communication, who should know about the student’s communication needs before any modifications can be discussed?
the educational team.
Melody
Interpreters should receive what in order to tutor?
Additional training
Melody
How can educational interpreters acquire increased self-awareness and professional maturity?
Through active involvement in professional associations, the educational team, and through collegial and mentor relationships with more experienced practitioners.
Melody
An experienced interpreter is confident about he boundaries of the interpreter-student relationship and is careful to maintain __________ __________.
Professional boundaries.
- Catherine
If someone is facilitating signed communication between deaf and hearing individuals, they are interpreting and should meet the __________ for the job title of Interpreter.
Qualifications.
-Catherine
