Manual For Interpreters In School Settings

This information packed manual was created for teachers, counselors, administrators and anyone else who interprets or works with interpreters in school settings.

by Yasmin Wurts Metivier and M. Eta Trabing

Content Includes:

• Introduction to Interpreting

• Types of Interpreters

• Modes of Interpretation

• The Interpreter in a School Setting

• Preparing to Interpret

• Interpretation Techniques

• Listening Techniques

• Techniques for Consecutive Interpretation

• Note-Taking Techniques

• Memory Development or Mnemonics

• Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters

For School Staff:

• Working with an Interpreter

• Cultural Aspects

• General Characteristics of Hispanic/Latino Culture

• Latinos/Hispanics in the American School System

• Cross-Border Students and Families

• The Mexican School System

• Maps and Other Information

• Family Members, Clothing and Basic Anatomy

• Practice Scenarios

• Resources for Interpreters

Also Includes:

• English to Spanish Glossary: 65 pages of School District Terminology

• Forms: 77 pages of school forms (IEPs, ARDs, etc.) in English and Spanish

A total of 217 pages of useful information for interpreters in schools

 
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