ASL Professional Ethics & Standards 2

Question 1

An ASL instructor discovers a colleague is misrepresenting their certification level to students. What is the ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Report the misrepresentation to the appropriate professional body

Answer

Professional ethics require reporting credential misrepresentation to the relevant credentialing or professional organization to protect students and the field.

Question 2

Which principle guides an ASL instructor who must adapt their teaching style for a student who is both deaf and blind?

Accepted Answer

Apply inclusive, individualized instruction respecting the student's unique communication needs

Answer

Ethical instructors adapt instruction to meet each learner's unique needs, including those with combined disabilities, using appropriate tactile and individualized methods.

Question 3

A student shares personal struggles during a private tutoring session. How should an ASL instructor handle this information?

Accepted Answer

Maintain confidentiality unless there is a safety concern

Answer

Confidentiality is a core ethical obligation; an instructor may only breach it if the student's safety or the safety of others is at risk.

Question 4

What does 'informed consent' mean in the context of an ASL classroom?

Accepted Answer

Students are made aware of and agree to specific activities, recordings, or research uses before participation

Answer

Informed consent requires that students receive clear information about activities—especially recording or research—and voluntarily agree before participation.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes professional boundaries in an ASL instructor-student relationship?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining appropriate emotional and social limits to protect the instructional relationship

Answer

Professional boundaries protect both the instructor and student by keeping the relationship focused on learning and preventing conflicts of interest.

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ASL Professional Ethics & Standards 2