ASL Professional Ethics & Standards 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a professional code of ethics for ASL instructors?

Accepted Answer

To provide a framework for ethical decision-making and protect stakeholders

Answer

A professional code of ethics guides decision-making, protects students and instructors, and upholds the integrity and credibility of the profession.

Question 2

An ASL instructor notices that a student from a hearing family is being pressured by parents to stop learning ASL. What is the ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Support the student's autonomy while providing resources about Deaf culture and bilingualism

Answer

Ethical instructors respect student autonomy and provide informational support without taking sides or violating the student's privacy.

Question 3

Which of the following represents a conflict of interest for an ASL instructor?

Accepted Answer

Grading a family member's exam without disclosure

Answer

Grading a relative's work without disclosing the relationship creates a conflict of interest that can compromise objectivity and fairness.

Question 4

Cultural humility in ASL instruction means:

Accepted Answer

Continuously reflecting on and learning about Deaf culture while acknowledging the limits of one's own knowledge

Answer

Cultural humility requires ongoing self-reflection and openness to learning, recognizing that no instructor fully represents or understands all of Deaf culture.

Question 5

What is the ethical obligation of an ASL instructor when they make an error in class, such as using an incorrect sign?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the error, correct it, and use it as a teaching moment

Answer

Acknowledging and correcting mistakes models academic integrity and critical thinking, reinforcing a culture of honesty in the learning environment.

(ASL) Certified American Sign Language Instructor Practice Test

(ASL) Certified American Sign Language Instructor Practice Test

ASL Professional Ethics & Standards 3