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1 online resource (1 PDF (x, 204 pages) :) : illustrations. |
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text file |
| Series |
Studies in interpretation ; v. 10
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Studies in interpretation (Washington, D.C.) ; v. 10.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-195) and index. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments -- List of figures -- List of tables -- At first glance : taking a look at deaf education and interpreting in K-12 classrooms -- As previously seen : interpreting in schools -- Examining the work of interpreters through multiple lenses -- Scenes and subjects -- Opening Our eyes : discovering what interpreters do and why -- What remains to be seen -- Appendix A. List of categories and definitions for coding video data -- Appendix B. Expanded list and definitions of what and why categories -- Appendix C. Overarching themes from interview and video data -- References -- Index. |
| Summary |
Sign language interpreters often offer the primary avenue of access for deaf and hard of hearing students in public schools. More than 80% of all deaf children today are mainstreamed, and few of their teachers sign well enough to provide them with full access. As a result, many K-12 interpreters perform multiple roles beyond interpreting. Yet, very little is known about what they actually do and what factors inform their moment-to-moment decisions. This volume presents the range of activities and responsibilities performed by educational interpreters, and illuminates what they consider when making decisions. To learn about the roles of K-12 interpreters, author Melissa B. Smith conducted in-depth analyses at three different schools. She learned that in response to what interpreters feel that their deaf students need, many focus on three key areas: 1) visual access, 2) language and learning, and 3) social and academic participation/inclusion. To best serve their deaf students in these contexts, they perform five critical functions: they assess and respond to the needs and abilities of deaf students; they interpret with or without modification as they deem appropriate; they capitalize on available resources; they rely on interactions with teachers and students to inform their choices; and they take on additional responsibilities as the need arises. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Deaf students.
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Deaf students. |
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Deaf children -- Education.
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Deaf children -- Education. |
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Interpreters for the deaf.
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Interpreters for the deaf. |
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Teachers of the deaf.
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Teachers of the deaf. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 1563685795 9781563685798 |
| ISBN |
9781563685804 (electronic book) |
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1563685809 (electronic book) |
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9781563685798 |
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1563685795 |
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