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SPEECH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

In this course, students will be introduced to the foundational concepts relating to key areas of speech pathology practice: communication and swallowing. Students will develop an awareness of the individual and social factors that shape human communication, eating and drinking across different social contexts. Students will be introduced the Communication Bill of Rights, and the integral role communication, eating and drinking play in the formation of individual identity and social connection. Further, they will develop understanding about speech pathology scope of practice in a range of contexts, including health, disability and education. Finally, students will be introduced to the role of research literature in advocacy, support and the delivery of innovative, client-centered, evidence-based speech pathology services, and how speech pathology contributes to patient/client care in a broader health service.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code SPEECH 1000
    Course Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice
    Coordinating Unit Speech Pathology
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Restrictions Restricted to B. Speech Pathology (Honours) students only
    Assessment Examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Ms Sally Morris

    Course Coordinator: Ms Sally Morris
    Phone: +61 8 8313 2315
    Email: sally.morris@adelaide.edu.au 
    Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

    Tutor: Dr Abi Thirumanickam
    Phone: +61 8 8313 2316
    Email: abi.thirumanickam@adelaide.edu.au 
    Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    Timetable information can be found in the MyUni website for this course.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Describe the foundational concepts of communication and mealtime practices.
    2 Explain the influence of individual and social determinants on communication and mealtime practices.
    3 Explain the role of communication in the preservation of human rights.
    4 Discuss how communication and mealtime practices inform personal and cultural identity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and how impairment or difference can be perceived by others.
    5 Define and discuss the scope of speech pathology practice within the allied health profession, and its role in enabling communication, eating and drinking.
    6 Use the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2020) to engage in reflection about speech pathology practice and the development of professional identity.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 5, 6

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    		 4, 5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    		 2, 4

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    		 3, 4

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    		 6

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 2, 3, 4, 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Introduction to Speech, Language and Literacy. Author: Sharynne McLeod and Jane McCormack. Year: 2015. Publisher: Oxford Press
    Recommended Resources
    Food and Society. Author: Mark Gibson. Year 2020. Publisher: Elsevier
    Online Learning
    All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The course is designed with blended learning opportunities, allowing students to learn and apply their knowledge in a variety of platforms and settings, encouraging engagement both on and off campus. Students will be required to complete online activities available on My Uni prior to their weekly workshop. Workshops will provide students with content that they will be able to practice and apply. Content will be delivered in an integrated manner, as topics overlap and are closely linked.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Workshops: 12 x 3 hours = 36 hours
    Examination: 1 x 2 hours = 2 hours
    Preparation for Workshop Sessions: 2 hours per session = 24 hours
    Preparation for Assessment Tasks = 30 hours
    Weekly reading: 2 hours per week = 24 hours
    Online modules: 3 hours per week = 36 hours
    TOTAL = 152 hours
    Learning Activities Summary
    Module: About Speech Pathology
    • A snapshot of the profession (Speech What?)
    • Communication in Culture and Society
    • Mealtime Practices in Culture and Society
    • Supporting behaviour and mental health

    Module: Communication and Mealtime Practices in Society
    • Identity and Culture
    • Disabled and Vulnerable People
    • Societal Practices and Expectation

    Module: Models and Frameworks
    • Models and Frameworks for Communication and Mealtime Practices
    • WHO ICF Framework

    Module: Human Rights and Culturally Safe Practices
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s culture and identity
    • The Justice System
    • Speech Pathology and Human Rights
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    Examination Summative 40% 1, 3, 4, 5
    Assignment Summative 20% 5, 6
    Continuous Assessment Formative & Summative 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.
    Assessment Detail

    Examination (40%) - Students will complete a written exam, during the University examination period, in which they will be required to complete questions in varying formats that will assess their knowledge of foundational concepts of speech pathology.

    Assignment (20%) - Professional Identity development and reflection: Students will be required to submit an essay reflecting about their perception and understanding of the role of a speech pathologist and how this connects with their personal stance, capabilities and expectations. Students will use the use the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2020) to start to explore their own professional identity, and how their own life experiences, values, goals and attitudes also shape this.

    Continuous Assessment (40%) 

    Communication and Mealtime Practice Diversity Assessment (15%): 
    Students will explore the foundational concepts of communication and mealtime practices, and examine the diversity of individual development. 

    Speech Pathology and Human Rights Assessment (15%): 
    Students will examine application of relevant sections of the United Nations Human Rights in upholding expression of identity with relation to communication and mealtime practices within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

    Reflective Portfolio (10%):
    Students will reflect about how they demonstrated the course learning outcomes, how this learning connects with other courses completed, and with the Speech Pathology program learning outcomes. Students will use the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2020) to consider how their learning in the course has facilitated their development according to the 3 Domains and 20 Standards. Students will choose three pieces of evidence from their course as portfolio artefacts, and map these according onto the Professional Standards, using the portfolio template.


    Formative Assessment:
    Online Discussion Forum: Students will have opportunity to participate in online discussion forums with their peers relating to the online activities to support development of knowledge and understanding of course content, as well as self-reflection and exploration of opinions and beliefs of self and others on matters relevant to the course content.

    Online Quiz: Students will have access and opportunity to complete weekly online quizzes that provide feedback and prompting to support development of knowledge and understanding of course content. Online quizzes will be marked electronically with immediate feedback provided to students on their answer and progress.
    Submission
    Detailed information on assessment task submission can be found in the MyUni website for this course.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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