A few minutes in the life of a sign language interpreter

Enjoy the below video. The Ethical Terp provides information for discussion.

A Few Minutes In The Life Of A Sign Language Interpreter

But it's my break!

You work all day, on-going at one location. You get a prep period to eat lunch and catch up on things, which may include preparing for a class. Occasionally you are asked to give up your prep to interpret.

Do you
-guard your prep with the ferocity of a tiger?
-agree to give up your prep occasionally because you are being paid through the prep so you can be available?
-agree to interpret during your prep but request another time slot be set aside for your prep?

What are the benefits and downsides to each option?

Read this

You lent a book to one of your clients.

--ok?
--turns out they love the book. Does that make it ok?
--suppose they don't give it back.
--what was your intention in loaning the book in the first place? (to build a relationship? Because the book and client happened to be in the same place at the same time? Because you encourage reading in general?)
--does your intention with lending the book make the act more un/ethical, less un/ethical, or it's just a simple book! Stop stressing already!!

A few minutes in the life of an interpreter

Entertaining? Yes. What are non confrontational, non belittling ways to converse with hearing staff?

a few minutes in the life of a sign language interpreter.

I'm only trying to help

We've discussed the dilemmas around teachers leaving classrooms. Suppose, now, you arrive to your class and your regular chair is missing. While you are securing an empty desk, the teacher leaves to find you a chair. Is the situation different since the teacher is trying to help you?

Substitute teacher=day off?

There is a substitute teacher in your high school math class. The sub handed out a work sheet and took attendance.

-is your job done as there will be no instruction?
-should you stay in the room, just in case?
-your bring paid to be present, so no question, you stay.

Class with snooki

Perhaps not the best way to do your job... But very funny.

class with snooki