ASL ASL Curriculum Design & Program Development 3

Question 1

Which accrediting body sets national standards for ASL interpreter education programs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE)

Answer

The Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) establishes and enforces national standards for post-secondary ASL interpreter education programs.

Question 2

Criterion-referenced assessment in an ASL program evaluates students against:

Accepted Answer

A fixed set of predetermined competency standards

Answer

Criterion-referenced assessment measures whether a student has met specific, predefined skill standards rather than comparing them to peers.

Question 3

A spiral curriculum approach to ASL instruction means that:

Accepted Answer

Core concepts are revisited at increasing levels of complexity throughout the program

Answer

A spiral curriculum, introduced by Bruner, revisits foundational ASL concepts multiple times with greater depth and complexity as students advance.

Question 4

When selecting ASL instructional materials, which factor is most critical for cultural authenticity?

Accepted Answer

Materials are produced and validated by Deaf creators

Answer

Materials produced by Deaf creators ensure authentic representation of ASL and Deaf culture, reducing the risk of perpetuating hearing-centric or inaccurate depictions.

Question 5

Program articulation agreements between ASL programs at different institutions are designed to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure smooth credit transfer and course equivalency for students

Answer

Articulation agreements formally define how courses from one institution transfer to another, preventing students from retaking equivalent ASL coursework unnecessarily.

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ASL ASL Curriculum Design & Program Development 3