Sign Language Interpretation in Educational Settings

• Course content will be guided by research, empirical knowledge, professional standards and best practice. Interpreting in Educational Settings – Spectrum of educational setting features – Educational interpreting in contrast to community interpreting – Provincial, district and systemic structures as they pertain to educational interpreting – Diversity of populations and variety of perspectives Linguistic and Cognitive Development – Stages of development across the lifespan – Impact of early language learning on student’s cognitive and social development – Theory of mind and impact on Deaf child development – Language deprivation and impact of trauma – Pre-K options in BC K-12 – Educational options for students – Provincial decision-making regarding placement – Characteristics of academically successful students – Perspectives on the meaning of inclusion – Understanding provincial curriculum – Preparing to interpret Educational Team – Educational team participants and the interpreter’s responsibility – Individual Educational Plans – Interpreter responsibility within the educational environment – Pedagogical principles of teaching, learning, objectives, outcomes – Communication with professionals Interpreter Responsibilities – Identifying Deaf students' needs and how to address them – Ethical behaviour and decision making – Professional development – Interpreter wellness – Determining one’s own suitability for interpreting in this setting Post Secondary – Spectrum of interpreting in post-secondary educational settings – Interpreter considerations, strategies and best practices – Preparing to interpret – How to find work

PLAR is assessed through: simulation or actual presentation of a candidate’s abilities, live and/or video-recorded. The demonstration may include, but is not limited to, challenge assignments, demonstrations and/or interviews.