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Standard 10: Prof Co
Guidelines for Professional Conduct
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| GENERAL ETHICS Q: What should communication about the interpreting process entail? | A: Communication regarding the interpreting process shall remain between the student and the interpreter. Content knowledge should be conveyed to the teacher. |
| GENERAL ETHICS Q: What is the confidentiality requirement for interpreters? | A: Interpreters must maintain confidentiality about issues surrounding interpreting for a student but can share information with the educational team, such as the role of the interpreter, classroom logistics, and the student’s comprehension of language. |
| GENERAL ETHICS Q: When might communication of a personal nature between an interpreter and a student need to be shared with district administration? | A: Communication may need to be shared if it involves abuse, suicide, drug use, weapons, threats, etc. The interpreter should inform the student about their responsibility to share this information. |
| GENERAL ETHICS Q: What is ethical fitness in the context of interpreting? | A: Ethical fitness requires the ability to recognize moral challenges, respond with deliberation, understand the difference between right and wrong, and make decisions accordingly. |
| Q: What must interpreters be prepared to share with general education teachers? | A: Interpreters must be prepared to share information regarding the role and function of interpreters in the classroom. |
| Q: What standards apply to interpreters in educational settings? | A: Educational programs have standards for staff behavior that apply to all professionals, including interpreters. |
| Q: Can interpreters teach formal sign language classes? | A: No, interpreters should not teach formal sign language classes unless they have specialized training. |
| Q: How does participation in professional interpreting organizations benefit interpreters? | A: Participation in these organizations benefits the interpreter’s professional development. |
| Q: What is the expectation for interpreters' dress in educational settings? | A: Interpreters should dress in a professional manner appropriate to the educational setting. |
| Q: What are the two leading national organizations for sign language/English interpreting? | A: The two leading organizations are the Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). |
| Q: What certifications does RID provide? | A: RID awards interpreter certifications and approves presentations and workshops for certificate maintenance for RID Continuing Education Units. |
| Q: Why is the Code of Ethics developed by RID important? | A: The Code of Ethics is a vital reference tool when working in K-12 educational settings, alongside specific Codes of Ethics for school interpreters. |
| RESPONSIBILITIES Q: Who is responsible for developing the philosophy of behavior management in the classroom? | A: The classroom teacher is responsible for developing the philosophy of behavior management, not the interpreter. |
| RESPONSIBILITIES Q: Who communicates with parents in an educational setting? | A: The classroom teacher is responsible for communicating with parents. |
| REQUIREMENTS Q: What should interpreters be aware of regarding certification? | A: Interpreters should be aware of what their state requires in terms of certification and standards. |
| REQUIREMENTS Q: Does meeting minimum requirements ensure qualification for all interpreting situations? | A: No, meeting minimum requirements established by a state or organization does not mean that you are qualified to interpret in every situation. |