Educational Interpreting Settings Flashcards

A Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) may be particularly beneficial in educational settings when:

Answer: The Deaf student has unique communication needs such as minimal language competency or use of home signs

CDIs are especially effective when Deaf students have specialized communication profiles, such as those who use home signs, tactile communication, or have limited ASL exposure.

The term 'mainstreaming' in Deaf education refers to:

Answer: Placing Deaf students in general education classrooms alongside hearing peers

Mainstreaming places Deaf students in general education settings with hearing students, typically with interpreter or other support services.

Which approach to Deaf education emphasizes the use of both ASL and English as equal languages of instruction?

Answer: Bilingual-bicultural (Bi-Bi) approach

The Bilingual-Bicultural (Bi-Bi) approach treats ASL and English as equal languages and includes Deaf culture as an integral part of the curriculum.

An educational interpreter should prepare for interpreting assignments by:

Answer: Reviewing course materials, textbooks, and subject-specific vocabulary in advance

Advance preparation, including reviewing content and vocabulary, is critical to producing accurate and fluent interpretations in academic settings.

Which of the following best describes 'transliteration' as used in educational interpreting with students who prefer English-based signing?

Answer: Representing spoken English in a signed form that follows English word order and grammar

Transliteration in this context means using a form of signed communication that closely follows English word order and structure, often for students who communicate primarily in English-based signing.

When an educational interpreter interprets for a Deaf student during standardized testing, which consideration is most important?

Answer: The interpreter must follow strict test administration protocols and provide only communication access without additional assistance

During standardized testing, the interpreter's role is strictly limited to providing communication access; offering explanations or paraphrasing compromises test validity.

According to best practices, how often should an educational interpreter ideally take breaks during a full school day to maintain interpretation quality?

Answer: Every 20 to 30 minutes, or when teaming with another interpreter

Cognitive fatigue significantly degrades interpretation quality; breaks every 20-30 minutes or team interpreting is recommended to maintain accuracy throughout the day.