EIPA Classroom Interpreting Strategies and Techniques 2

Question 1

What is 'chaining' in the context of educational interpreting vocabulary development?

Accepted Answer

Pairing a new sign with its fingerspelled equivalent and English word to build vocabulary

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Linking multiple sentences together in a paragraph

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Creating thematic chains of related topics

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Connecting two classrooms via video relay

Question 2

Which language adaptation should an interpreter make when working with early elementary-grade students?

Accepted Answer

Use simpler, more concrete signs and shorter utterances

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Use more advanced vocabulary to challenge the student's development

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Avoid all non-manual markers to reduce complexity

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Use only fingerspelling to reinforce reading skills

Question 3

What is the interpreter's appropriate response when a Deaf student does not understand an interpreted message?

Accepted Answer

Try a different signing strategy, paraphrase, or request source clarification from the teacher

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Repeat the exact same interpretation with more emphasis

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Tell the student to pay closer attention next time

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Blame the teacher for speaking too quickly

Question 4

How should an interpreter handle humor or idiomatic expressions used by a teacher in class?

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Find the closest culturally equivalent expression in ASL to preserve the intended effect

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Skip all humor to maintain professionalism

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Interpret word-for-word to maximize accuracy

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Interrupt the teacher to ask for a literal explanation

Question 5

In K-12 educational interpreting, what does maintaining 'role clarity' require of the interpreter?

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The interpreter maintains the role of communication facilitator and does not take on teaching or tutoring responsibilities

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The interpreter also teaches subject matter when the teacher is absent

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The interpreter manages student behavior at the teacher's request

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The interpreter writes the student's notes during class

Question 6

When interpreting a whole-class group discussion, what key challenge must the educational interpreter manage?

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Interpreting multiple overlapping speakers and clearly indicating who is speaking

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Remaining silent until only one person is speaking at a time

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Asking all students to raise their hand before speaking

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Focusing exclusively on the teacher's contributions