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Teaching Module for the Classroom: Introduction to Deaf-Blind Interpreting

Teaching Module for the Classroom: Introduction to Deaf-Blind Interpreting. Jane Hecker-Cain, M.S.Ed., NIC-A, SC: L. Classroom Infusion Modules Background. Special topic modules for use in interpreting classrooms. Provide an overview before entering the field.

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Teaching Module for the Classroom: Introduction to Deaf-Blind Interpreting

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  1. Teaching Module for the Classroom:Introduction to Deaf-Blind Interpreting Jane Hecker-Cain, M.S.Ed., NIC-A, SC: L

  2. Classroom Infusion Modules Background • Special topic modules for use in interpreting classrooms. • Provide an overview before entering the field. • Pilot-tested with 15 interpreter education programs across the US. • Other topics include: • Vocational Rehabilitation History & System (coming soon) • Faces of VR consumers (coming soon) • Deaf Interpreter/Hearing Interpreter Teams (now available)

  3. Who’s Involved? • National Interpreter Education Center (NIEC) • Commissioned the module • Expertise and Content provided by: • Jane Hecker-Cain • Deaf-Blind Individuals • Helen Keller National Center • LaGuardia Community College • National Clearinghouse on Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) • Provides the Course Management System (CMS)

  4. NCIEC National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers

  5. NCIEC National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers

  6. National CenterNortheastern University NURIECNortheastern University WRIECWestern Oregon UniversityEl Camino College CATIE CenterSt. Catherine University GURIECGallaudet University MARIE CenterUniversity of Northern Colorado

  7. Consortium Mission to connect and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in order to create excellence in interpreting technical assistance cross-center collaboration communication dissemination resources educational opportunities knowledge transfer

  8. Consortium Mission Today’s webinar is as example of this part of the Consortium’s Mission: dissemination resources

  9. If you’re an interpreter educator... …my goal is to familiarize you with this module so well that you use it next year.

  10. If you’re a student... …my goal is to familiarize you with this module so well that you beg your instructors to use it next year.

  11. Acknowledgments

  12. Acknowledgments To all of the people at the NCIEC and NIEC who supported the development of this module and this webinar, especially • Trudy Schafer • Anna Davis • Cathy Cogen

  13. Navigation Options

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  19. In Their Own Words Andy Bartley (9:53 mins; spoken English; open captioned): http://vimeo.com/user5994566/andy-bartley-subtitledAnindya (Bapin) Bhattacharyya (25:47 mins; ASL; no captions) http://vimeo.com/user5994566/anindya-bhattacharyya Shajida Wise (5:24 mins; Simultaneous Communication) http://vimeo.com/user5994566/shajida-wise

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  30. Instructor’s Plan • If you have $250, you could purchase a Zimmerman Low Vision Simulation Kit. The Kit contains four goggles and interchangeable lenses and funnels that simulate a variety of vision losses. The kit can be ordered through http://www.lowvisionsimulationkit.com/products.html .

  31. Instructor’s Plan • If you prefer to make your own, …. • Simulating Hearing Loss: Buy one-time use earplugs commonly sold as a sleep aid.

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  34. Student Welcome

  35. Student Welcome Content of the Student Welcome: • Intro paragraph that sets the tone • Definition of Deaf-Blind • The sign for Deaf-Blind • “One Size Doesn’t Fit All!” • Expanded definition of “interpreting”

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  42. Modifications

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  44. Modification Content of Modifications to the Environment: • Close vision • Tracking • Tactile Interpreting • One-Handed Tactile • Two-Handed Tactile • Print on Palm

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  49. Environment/Ergonomics

  50. Environment/Ergonomics Content of Modifications to the Environment: • Seating • Lighting • Background • Clothing • Personal Hygiene

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