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Educational Interpreting Flashcards

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  1. An educational interpreter is working in a 3rd-grade classroom where the teacher uses a document camera to show student work without narrating what is on screen. What should the interpreter do?

    Answer: Describe the visual content displayed on the screen to the Deaf student

    Educational interpreters must convey all environmental information, including visual content not narrated verbally, to ensure the Deaf student has equal access.

  2. During an IEP meeting, a parent who is Deaf asks the interpreter to explain a term used by the school psychologist. What is the most appropriate response?

    Answer: Interpret the question back to the school psychologist and let them clarify

    The interpreter's role is to facilitate communication; the Deaf parent's request for clarification should be directed back to the speaker, not answered by the interpreter.

  3. A Deaf high school student signs to the educational interpreter that she is being bullied by classmates. What is the interpreter's primary obligation?

    Answer: Report the disclosure to the appropriate school staff as a mandatory professional obligation

    Educational interpreters are typically considered mandated reporters and must follow school policy to report student safety concerns to appropriate staff.

  4. Which seating arrangement best supports an educational interpreter working with a Deaf student in a classroom?

    Answer: Interpreter positioned beside the teacher so the student can see both simultaneously

    Positioning the interpreter near the teacher allows the Deaf student to monitor both the speaker and visual aids without repeatedly shifting gaze.

  5. A Deaf student's IEP specifies use of Signed Exact English (SEE). The student, however, consistently uses ASL. What should the interpreter do?

    Answer: Follow the IEP requirement and use SEE as specified

    The IEP is a legally binding document; the interpreter must follow its specifications unless and until the IEP team formally amends it.

  6. An educational interpreter overhears a special education teacher making a derogatory comment about a Deaf student in the hallway. The most appropriate first step is to:

    Answer: Document the incident and consult the school's interpreter coordinator or supervisor

    Professional ethics require addressing observed misconduct through proper channels; consulting a supervisor before escalating is the appropriate first step.

  7. What is the recommended processing lag (décalage) for an educational interpreter working in a lecture-style high school class?

    Answer: A lag of 1–3 seconds to allow comprehension of full phrases before signing

    A lag of 1–3 seconds allows the interpreter to process meaning and produce accurate target-language output without losing significant content.