If a student is watching the teacher instead of the interpreter, what should the interpreter do?

If a student is watching the teacher instead of the interpreter, what should the interpreter do?

• A. Continue interpreting
• B. Pause and explain in plain language
• C. Stop interpreting until the student looks at the interpreter
• D. Switch to writing notes

Answer: (A)

Continuing to interpret keeps the message flowing in real time and ensures the student still has access to the same information as it’s being delivered. The interpreter’s job is to convey the teacher’s message faithfully and without unnecessary delays, so the learning opportunity isn’t interrupted by waiting for eye contact or shifting attention. Pausing to explain in plain language would disrupt the classroom rhythm and split attention away from the ongoing instruction. Stopping until the student looks at the interpreter creates a gap in the information being shared. Switching to writing notes isn’t practical for real-time access in most classroom moments.

Continuing to interpret keeps the message flowing in real time and ensures the student still has access to the same information as it’s being delivered. The interpreter’s job is to convey the teacher’s message faithfully and without unnecessary delays, so the learning opportunity isn’t interrupted by waiting for eye contact or shifting attention.

Pausing to explain in plain language would disrupt the classroom rhythm and split attention away from the ongoing instruction. Stopping until the student looks at the interpreter creates a gap in the information being shared. Switching to writing notes isn’t practical for real-time access in most classroom moments.