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Videos for Assessments & Activities

Interpreting in VR Settings:  Faces of Deaf Consumers

An infusion module for Interpreter Education Programs

Videos for Assessments & Activities

This page contains video clips that can be used for activities & assessment.


SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Simply watch each clip and take in the unique characteristics that each speaker presents. Record journal entries with your initial thoughts and reactions to the clip.
  • Choose one speaker and apply the situational assessment checklist prepared for the situational assessment section of the module. It may require some conjecture but make the effort to think about interpreting for that particular person in a meeting with a hearing VR counselor.
  •  If you were asked to interpret this interaction, what steps would you take in advance?  What resources would you require for a successful interpretation?
  • Though this module is not focused on skills improvement, you may choose one of the video clips provided in this section and prepare a spoken English translation of the clip. Record the translation and apply the Five-Step Follow-Up described by Patrie.
  • Prepare a Deliberate Practice Plan. Identify which clips you will translate and how you will record the Five-Step Follow-Up insights you discover perhaps using rubrics or tables. Commit to a daily or weekly number of clips you will translate.  Share your translations and supporting documentation with your interpreting instructor.
Learning Bus Skills with Mohamed and Mary
Discussing Michael Jackson by Mohamed (with Mary Edwards)
The Work of a Deaf Community Health Worker by Mary Edwards
Discussing the case of Elizabeth Smart by Willis (with Trenton Marsh)
Remembering the Events of 9/11 by Ona (with Alberto Sifuentes)
Stories of Growing Up with Charlotte
A Work History from Robert
Remembrances of 9/11 from Diana
Synthesizing Your Learning with Setting a Vocational Goal Meeting

Synthesizing Your Learning

Using the video of the interpreted meeting below, ask students to prepare a comprehensive situational assessment that incorporates all the topics covered in the module. This may be a useful prompt.

Analyzing an interpreted Assignment

You’ve been asked to interpret a meeting to set a vocational goal between a Deaf consumer and VR counselor who can hear.  After viewing the introductions of the consumer and counselor, prepare a written assessment of this interpreting situation.  Granted, there is very little information provided about the participants so you may use your imagination and base your assessment on educated guesses and hypothetical dynamics.

Include your thoughts about the potential identity this consumer most likely would embrace.

  • Which communication style would you say this person demonstrates?
  • What conclusions would you draw about this person’s educational background and the communication approaches used in that setting?
  • Hypothetically complete the checklist you prepared for the Situational Assessment activity.
    • Determine what the demands and controls are in this situation.
    • Identify the resources you need for a successful interpretation.
  • Now view the interpreted interaction.  Record your reactions to the video in a written reflection.
  • Submit your assessment and reflection to your instructor.

Meet the Consumer

Link to video: http://youtu.be/I7TCbYNKOHY

Meet the Counselor

Link to video: http://youtu.be/p-0wOYTsirg

The Interpreted Meeting

Link to video: http://youtu.be/pU2KXZrnXQ0

Student Resources

This resource is intended to be included in your institution’s learning management system.  Please return to your school’s web site for any activities.