STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Discuss the history of the oral philosophy and how it affects deaf education and communication.

 II.     Explain why oral interpreting should be provided.

 III.    Explain who makes up the speechreading   populations.

 IV.     Explain the oral education philosophy.

 V.      Discuss various audiological considerations including:  amplification, acoustics, degree of hearing loss, basic hearing aid maintenance, cochlear implants, and fm systems

 VI.     Apply each guideline in the Code of Ethics to oral interpreting.

 VII.    Explain how their attitudes toward oral interpreting may affect their interpreting effectiveness.

 VIII.   Explain importance of assessing interpreting assignments and situations.

 IX.     Identify factors to be assessed in interpreting situations.

 X       Identify personal characteristics of an oral interpreter.

 XI.     Identify the various environmental factors and explain how they may affect interpreting.

 XII.    Demonstrate appropriate mouth movements, articulation, phrasing and pacing as well as facial expressions.

 XIII.   Demonstrate appropriate eye contact in various situations:  one to one basis and small groups

 XIV.    Explain how facial hair and hairstyles may affect oral interpreting.

 XV.     Demonstrate proper body posture, use of body shifting, gestures, use of synonyms and clarifying words.

 XVI.    Demonstrate appropriate lag with minimal deletions while oral interpreting.

 XVII.   Explain various techniques used in voicing over.

 XVIII.  Demonstrate appropriate vocal intonations to convey the mood, feeling and intent of the speaker`s message.

 XIX.    Demonstrate his/her speechreading abilities and comprehension of deaf speech.

 XX      Identify the certification awarded to oral interpreters.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      INTRODUCTION TO ORAL COMMUNICATION FACILITATION:  History, Purpose of Oral Communication Facilitation, Population of Speechreading Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals, Oral Education Philosophy, and Audiological Considerations.

 II.     GUIDELINES FOR ORAL INTERPRETERS:  Knowledge of the RID Code of Ethics, Attitudes, Situation Assessment, Personal Characteristics, and Awareness of Environmental Factors.

 III.    PRINCIPLES FOR SPOKEN TO VISIBLE:  Articulation, Facial Factors, Body Factors, Paraphrasing Techniques, and Transliterating Techniques.

 IV.     PRINCIPLES FOR VISIBLE TO SPOKEN:  Positioning, Voicing Over Techniques, Conveying Message Faithfully, Speechreading Abilities and Comprehension of Deaf Speech.

 V.      CERTIFICATION:  Certification of Oral Interpreters.