• 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.

Link to video: http://youtu.be/CQlqBJ71NJ8

Link to video: http://youtu.be/AzMgwzZBBq0

Link to video: http://youtu.be/8NmUot3Kx38

Link to video: http://youtu.be/5KGvPVInvSo

Link to video: http://youtu.be/-Y6TN6jit0Y

Link to video: http://youtu.be/br64ONx5Ckk

Link to video: http://youtu.be/VrgsRG-txlc

Link to video: http://youtu.be/lN-9K4L9JaI

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