The texts below are provided for you to create a baseline interpretations for Individual Development plans. You can use other texts for this process. These are simply designed to give you a starting point. At the end of the monthly plan, you will re-interpret the text and see what progress you have made in improving the features that are targeted by your goals.
The Process
- Select one of the source texts.
- Prepare. Use the information provided to mentally prepare for the interpretation. Take a few minutes to predict what might be discussed.
- Interpret the text. Record your work. For hearing interpreters, have the camera on you when working with the English source and on the screen when working with the ASL source. (If you are using GoReact, this will capture both the source and your interpretation.)
- Do a stimulated recall. Review your interpretation and share what you were thinking at the moment you made the choices you made. If you are using GoReact, please put your thoughts in as comments. The idea is to make visible what you were thinking at the time of the interpretation so you (and your mentor/coach) can have access to your decision-making process in addition to observations of the interpretation itself. For more details on the Stimulated Recall process, click here.
- Repeat process for another text if desired.
ASL Source Texts
Here are a variety of source texts you can use for the IDP process.
For Receptive Fingerspelling/Comprehension of ASL lexicon
The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening
This ASL text is 2:29 in length. The signer explains the importance of getting breast cancer screenings. (https://youtu.be/EDuVNvNumtE)
Open “The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening”
For Use of Space/Receptive Fingerspelling/Comprehension of ASL Discourse
Mac or PC?
This ASL text is 4:21 in length. The signer describes the pros and cons of Mac vs PCs when you are purchasing a computer. (https://youtu.be/9TdYMME_3zw)
English Source Texts
Here are a variety of source texts you can use for the IDP process.
For Classifiers/Use of Space
Encouraging Scientifically Curious Children
This English text is 2:09 in length. The speaker explains his perspective on how to help students be interested in learning about science. (https://youtu.be/AIEJjpVlZu0)
Open “Encouraging Scientifically Curious Children”
For ASL Grammar/Fingerspelling/Interpreting
The War on Poverty and Community Engagement
This English text is 2:30 in length. The speaker explains the connection between the War on Poverty and Community Action programs. (https://youtu.be/FuVlO1ti8OQ)
Interactive Source Texts (With Hearing Interpreters)
Here are a variety of source texts you can use for the IDP process.
A Brief Job Interview
This interactive text is 4:41 in length. A deaf person is applying for work in an office setting. (https://youtu.be/JEI9znlvFtg)
A Meeting about Age Discrimination
This interactive text is 6:24 in length. The employee discusses with her supervisor concerns about potential age discrimination. (https://youtu.be/kouxXX435b4)
Interactive Source Texts (With Deaf Interpreters)
Here are a variety of source texts you can use for the IDP process.
An Interview for a Janitor Position
This interactive text is 9:31 in length. A deaf person is exploring the possibilities of doing janitorial work for a company. (https://youtu.be/PFrAAqnZRrA)
Open “Interview for Janitor Position”
A Visit from a Home Health Nurse
This interactive text is 16:44 in length. A home health nurse is visiting a DeafBlind patient. (https://youtu.be/IGhtf3ThCR4)
