NAD Educational Interpreting Settings 2

Question 1

Which EIPA skill level is generally considered the minimum benchmark recommended for interpreters working in K-12 educational settings?

Accepted Answer

Level 3.5

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Level 2.0

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Level 4.5

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Level 5.0

Question 2

When interpreting in a mainstream classroom, what is the greatest challenge related to processing time (lag)?

Accepted Answer

Academic content is dense and fast-paced, leaving little time for a natural lag

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The interpreter must skip entire sentences to keep pace

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Students prefer simultaneous speech to signed interpretation

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Teachers typically refuse to slow down for interpreters

Question 3

An educational interpreter working with a Deaf student who uses a cochlear implant should:

Accepted Answer

Adapt their communication to the student's individual needs and IEP specifications

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Assume the student no longer needs interpreting services

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Switch exclusively to spoken English without signing

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Refer the student to a speech therapist instead

Question 4

Which of the following situations would most likely constitute a conflict of interest for an educational interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Being asked to evaluate and grade the Deaf student's academic performance

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Interpreting for a student in a subject the interpreter studied in college

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Using ASL variations that match the student's home signing

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Discussing interpreter schedules with school administration

Question 5

When a Deaf student is involved in a disciplinary meeting at school, an educational interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Provide accurate and impartial interpretation of all communication in the meeting

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Advocate on the student's behalf to the administration

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Refuse to interpret because it is a legal matter

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Summarize only the key points to save time

Question 6

Co-enrollment programs in educational settings typically involve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Deaf and hearing students learning together with both a hearing and Deaf teacher

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Deaf students attending a residential school full-time

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Interpreters working in two classrooms simultaneously

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Separate curricula for Deaf and hearing students in the same building

Question 7

When interpreting a classroom lecture that includes a film with spoken English, the educational interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Interpret the film's audio content so the Deaf student has full access to the material

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Interpret only the teacher's commentary about the film

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Ask the teacher to provide a written transcript instead

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Pause interpretation until the film is over