SPEECH 3003 - Speech Pathology Assessment and Management B
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code SPEECH 3003 Course Speech Pathology Assessment and Management B Coordinating Unit Speech Pathology Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 9 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites SPEECH 3000 Restrictions Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Assessment Oral examination, assignment, continuous assessment tasks and required clinical competencies Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Lucy Farrar
Course Coordinator: Ms Lucy Farrar
Phone: +61 8 831 37206
Email: lucy.farrar@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences BuildingCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Explain in detail the impact of a range of communication and swallowing disorders for people across the lifespan using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model. 2 Interpret and explain speech pathology assessment data. 3 Critically appraise intervention tools and techniques using best practice guidelines. 4 Construct person-centered short term, long term and sessional goals for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. 5 Present speech pathology assessment data, intervention plans and outcomes for person-centred practice, in audience appropriate formats. 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, 4 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.
1, 2, 3, 4 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.
2, 3, 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.
1, 2, 3, 5 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.
4, 5 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.
1 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
5 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.
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Recommended learning resources and readings will be provided within MyUni for each corresponding module.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
This course utilises a case guided learning approach, where students will explore 6 speech pathology practice area in a 2-week block. Each week will involve a case-based learning tutorial, lectures, online integrated pre-workshop activities, and a practical workshop. Areas of speech pathology covered in this course includes paediatric fluency, paediatric speech, paediatric language, paediatric voice, neurogenic adult speech and language, and adult swallowing.Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
This course will utilise a case guided learning approach, where students will complete cases broadly in the management of speech development and disorders, language development and disorders, voice disorders and fluency, in paediatric and adult populations. This six-unit course will be delivered via weekly workshop and practical classes, while three tutorial classes will be held per fortnight. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Continuous Assessment Summative
(hurdle requirement)40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Assignment Summative
(hurdle requirement)20% 2, 4, 5 Viva Summative
(hurdle requirement)40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Assessment Related Requirements
Hurdle Requirements
As each assessment for this course comprises elements that are mapped to the program accreditation requirements, students must pass all assessments to pass the course.
Pre-requisite rules: Students must have passed the following courses:
- Speech Pathology Assessment and Management A
Assessment Detail
Viva
Students will complete two oral viva’s related to a specified case (adolescent/adult fluency; adult speech MMC), assessed against entry level criteria for speech pathology practice
Continuous Assessment
Continuous assessment tasks will occur frequently throughout the course. The assessments will cover the areas of Adult language, Swallowing and MMC. Assessment tasks may include, group tasks, oral presentations, online tests, short reflective pieces of writing, e-portfolios or short answer questions. Feedback will be provided regularly throughout the semester and following completion of the assessment task(s).
Assignment
Students will complete an assignment related to adult voice, in which they are required to present a summary and treatment plan. The assignment may take a variety of forms including, but not limited to, an essay, reflective piece (written, video, multimedia), case study or literature review. Feedback will be provided via MyUni.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme) Grade Description CN Continuing FNS Fail No Submission NFE No Formal Examination F Fail NGP Non Graded Pass P Pass C Credit D Distinction HD High Distinction 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 Access Adelaide.
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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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