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#asl #americansignlanguage #educator #career #newcareers #interpreters
#writer #publishedauthor #author

In this segment of "Time We Discuss" I speak with Author, Interpreter,
and Educator for the Deaf, Jared Lopatin. Spoiler alert - discover just
how little I know about this occupation, right at the opening question
:-D

In this awesome conversation with Jared, we learn that ASL is just
another language and teaching is teaching. He talks about possible
credentials needed to work in this career as well as well. In speaking
with Jared, we learn about the different between signing and
interpreting.

At the end of the segment, we speak about Jared's start as an author and
he speaks briefly about the five books which he has published (links
below).

Because I've already spoken with several authors recently, I didn't
spend much time on this particular topic. Instead, I focused on his work
as an educator and interpreter.

After watching this video, you should have a general idea of what career
paths are available for someone pursuing a career in Deaf Education and
whether or not this could be a good career choice for you.

#asl #americansignlanguage #educator #career #newcareers #interpreters #writer #publishedauthor #author

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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - What's it like teaching students that are deaf?
1:31 - What does deaf education certification look like?
2:22 - In this area of expertise are specializations still broken out by grade such as early grades, middle grades, and secondary education?
2:56 - Did this occupation find you - how did you get started teaching?
4:54 - Is an advanced degree needed in deaf education?
5:38 - Are there professional interpreters? Can anyone that can sign
also be an interpreter?
6:18 - What's the difference between signing and interpreting?
9:06 - How can someone become an interpreter?
11:10 - What does continuing education look like?
12:54 - What are some of the challenges in interpreting? Why interpreters will pause.
17:38 - How mentally demanding is signing and interpreting over long periods of time?
20:40 - Are subject matter experts used for signing or interpreting?
22:00 - How did you get started as an author? What are your books like?
25:25 - Talent has the floor
26:59 - Outro
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Guest Information:

Jared Lopatin Website:
http://jaredrlopatin.com/

Jared's books:
https://www.jaredrlopatin.com/the-books.html

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