Presented at the 2023 Summit

Intrusions?! How to Break Form from English to ASL in K-12 settings

0.3 CEUs, PS

While interpreting and teaching from English to ASL in K-12 classrooms, it can be tempting to allow the speaker’s English word choices and phrasing to creep into our interpretations/instruction. This can lead to errors and produce an interpretation/instruction.  In this workshop, we will analyze several English texts from classrooms that are prone to these errors.  Participants will also get feedback from their peers and instructor as they attempt to “break-form” and produce an effective interpretation/instruction. Through discussions, hands-on activities, and demonstrations participants identify strategies to avoid English intrusions and increase the proper use of ASL syntax.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.8/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.8/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.8/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.8/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Great workshop! Encouraged participation and critical thinking.

  • Summit Attendee

    Another excellent workshop! Information that I can implement right away at work.

  • Summit Attendee

    Great presenter! I learned that English is a HOT MESS (LOL)... so many "intrusion" words! This will definitely work towards a greater good in interpreting English to ASL. !CHAMP! presenter and very engaging. Thank you!

Meet Your Presenter

MSE, CDI

Paul Glaser

American Sign Language has always played a large part in my life. I started my career with teaching ASL to students in a college classroom setting. After completing my math degree, I was able to teach math to signing students. After a while, I realized the importance of working with signers on their communication needs. Recently, I have shifted my focus on becoming an advocate in the city of Seattle and surrounding communities ensuring that communication needs of the signing community are being met. I have worked in a range of settings from deaf interpreting to instructing ASL. I enjoy sharing my immense knowledge of communication advocacy with professional people and the signers.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.