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Question 0

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.

Answer 0

educational interpreter

By Jacki

Question 1

________ ___________ should be informed about the role and function of educational interpreters.

Answer 1

School administrators

By Jacki

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

TRUE

Kellie

Question 4

______ ___________ should be informed about the role and function of educational interpreters.

Answer 4

School administrators

Kellie

Question 5

Who is responsible to communicate with parents?

a) The interpreter
b) The IEP team
c) The classroom teacher
d) School administrators

Answer 5

c) The classroom teacher

Lauria

Question 6

In assessing the classroom environment, the interpreter should consider…

a) Seating arrangements
b) Lighting
c) Turn-taking
d) All of the above

Answer 6

d) All of the above
as well as media use and anything else that might impact the interpreting process in the classroom.

(Lauria)

Question 7

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

Answer 7

D) all of the above

Amanda

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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)

Question 9

T/F When asked to do extra-curricular activities the interpreter needs to negotiate both time and pay.

Answer 9

True. The interpreter must also do this in a professional manner. (By Brandon)

Question 10

T/F Interpreters are qualified to teach Sign Language.

Answer 10

False. Also, it should be noted that some states have certification requirements for teacher of Sign Language. (By Brandon)

Question 11

The interpreter should not evaluate how well the student is doing _________ or _______ except as they relate to interpreting.

Answer 11

academically or behaviorally

Danielle

Question 12

Secondary roles that may be required of the interpreter include:

Answer 12

tutoring, aiding, and consulting, etc.

Danielle

Question 13

T/F Interpreters should not be present at IEP meetings as members of the educational team

Answer 13

False.

By:Taryn

Question 14

_____________ 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.

Answer 14

Interpreters

By: Taryn

Question 15

It is not the interpreter’s role to alter communication in order to protect a deaf or hard of hearing student from potential ________________.

Answer 15

Emotional hurt.

Misi

Question 16

True/False. As students mature, the interpreter should encourage more independence.

Answer 16

True.

Misi

Question 17

True or False? The interpreter works with the entire educational program and not just the deaf or hard of hearing student.

Answer 17

True.

Alicia

Question 18

When is it appropriate for an interpreter to assist in supervising lunch and recess?

Answer 18

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)

Question 19

Educational interpreters prepare for assignments by..?

Answer 19

reviewing textbook content, lesson plans, and other resource material that is available.

(Cameron)

Question 20

What 2 essential tools help define the roles and responsibilities of educational interpreters?

Answer 20

Job title and job description

Cameron

Question 21

While at school, what other environments may an educational interpreter work in?

Answer 21

Speech therapy and other related services; field trips; club meetings; athletic practices and competitions; extracurricular activities

Kat

Question 22

Students often create bonds with professionals who work with them. These bonds are healthy, but professionals must be careful to ___________.

Answer 22

maintain professional boundaries

Nicole

Question 23

The interpreter knows his or her ________ and will express them when necessary.

a) limitations
b) personal opinions
c) preferences for sign systems

Answer 23

A

Nicole

Question 24

The interpreter is present at an IEP meeting as a member of the _________ not as an _________.

Answer 24

Educational team, interpreter

Nicole

Question 25

an experienced interpreter is careful to maintain what?

Answer 25

Professional Boundaries | Emily

Question 26

Interpreters may need to negotiate what with older students?

Answer 26

How to deal with social issues regarding the use of an educational interpreter Kat

Question 27

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.

Answer 27

True. Jamie

Question 28

__________ 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.

Answer 28

Interpreters Jamie

Question 29

Who needs a work area, appropriate chairs, and a schedule with identified breaks?

Answer 29

Educational interpreters -Sheena Rice

Question 30

True or False: The student should understand which role the interpreter has at that time.

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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?

Answer 31

the educational team. Melody

Question 32

Interpreters should receive what in order to tutor?

Answer 32

Additional training Melody

Question 33

How can educational interpreters acquire increased self-awareness and professional maturity?

Answer 33

Through active involvement in professional associations, the educational team, and through collegial and mentor relationships with more experienced practitioners. Melody

Question 34

An experienced interpreter is confident about he boundaries of the interpreter-student relationship and is careful to maintain __________ __________.

Answer 34

Professional boundaries. | - Catherine

Question 35

If someone is facilitating signed communication between deaf and hearing individuals, they are interpreting and should meet the __________ for the job title of Interpreter.

Answer 35

Qualifications. | -Catherine