Characteristics and Practices of Sign Language Interpreters in Inclusive Education Programs.

Jones, Bernhardt E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ542677

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Characteristics and Practices of Sign Language Interpreters in Inclusive Education Programs.

Jones, Bernhardt E.; And Others

Exceptional Children, v63 n2 p257-68 Win 1997

A survey of 222 educational sign language interpreters from K-12 public school systems found a lack of certification and adequate training for the majority of respondents and an underrepresentation of males and interpreters from minority groups. Recommendations for providing educational programs and services for students with hearing impairments are provided. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Certification, Deaf Interpreting, Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments, Inclusive Schools, Individual Characteristics, Interpreters, Minority Groups, Professional Education, Sex, Sign Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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