Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Equips students with knowledge of professional issues such as legal & ethical issues, professional associations & private practice. Emphasis on preparing students for the workplace including seminars on applying for jobs & working in rural & remote areas.
The final semester of the undergraduate speech pathology program is a transitional stage for students. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attributes required by speech pathologists as they transition to professional speech pathologyﾠpractice across a variety of different contexts, including the implementation of ethical and evidence-basedﾠperson-, family-, and community-centred care. Learning activitiesﾠin this course will be provided through a combination of on-campus lectures, online self-directed learning, and on-campus inquiry-based learning tutorials. The transition to professional practice courseﾠallows students to examineﾠa range ofﾠprofessional topics in detail and provide an appropriate capstone experience to the end of the speech pathology program for all students.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
SPCH4106, SPCH4107
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
SL401 or 406
Restrictions
BSpPath students
Course contact
Course coordinator
Course staff
Lecturer
Tutor
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please see the SPCH4202 Blackboard site for further information about the course schedule and overview of learning activities.
Aims and outcomes
The final semester of the undergraduate speech pathology program is a transitional stage for students. The purpose of this course is to facilitateﾠthe transition from student toﾠspeech pathologist through a variety of professional activities and interaction with future professional colleagues. Through inquiry-based learning activities and peer to peer learning activities, students will develop skills in working effectively in teams, applying the principles of person-, family- and community-centred care to authentic case data, analysing and problem-solving ethical issues in speech pathology practice and advocating for the speech pathology profession.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Transition to Professional Practice - Work effectively in professional teams (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.4, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4)
LO2.
Transition to Professional Practice - Apply the principles of person-, family-, and community-centred care and interprofessional practice to speech pathology (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5)
LO3.
Transition to Professional Practice - Analyse and problem solve ethical issues in speech pathology (SPA PS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5).
LO4.
Transition to Professional Practice - Reflect on your transition into your future role in the evolving profession of speech pathology and how you can support and advocate for the profession (SPA PS Domains/Standards 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7)
LO5.
Transition to Professional Practice - Evaluate opportunities for life-long learning, education and supervision in speech pathology (SPA PS Domains/Standards 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7).
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection, Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Professional Practice Reflection Portfolio
|
10% |
Week 2 - Week 13 |
| Examination |
In-Semester Ethical Decision Making Examination (Inspera)
|
30% MUST PASS |
23/08/2024
The exam will be held during class time. |
| Presentation |
Professional Development Group Presentation
|
20% |
4/10/2024
Presentations will occur during class time between 8am and 12pm. |
| Presentation |
Speech Pathology Advocacy Video Assignment
|
40% |
23/10/2024 1:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Professional Practice Reflection Portfolio
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Reflection, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
Week 2 - Week 13
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students are required to submit a Professional Practice Reflection Portfolio consisting of five (5) video reflections. These reflections will be informed by the topics and learning objectives addressed within the SPCH4202 online content and tutorials. Students will have the opportunity to submit five (5) reflections (from a choice of 7 topics). Each reflection task is due at 4pm on the Monday following the relevant tutorial. Each reflection is worth 2% (total 10%).
These reflection tasks are designed to assist students in developing their reflective practice skills which are an integral Domain of the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards. The stimulus for each reflection task will be presented to students at the beginning of each relevant tutorial, allowing students the opportunity to commence the reflective process during that weeks' tutorial topic.
Submission guidelines
Professional reflections will be submitted through the SPCH4202 eLearning Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
In-Semester Ethical Decision Making Examination (Inspera)
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
23/08/2024
The exam will be held during class time.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
Two (2) ethical issues will be presented. Using the Speech Pathology Australia ethical decision-making model, students will be asked to state the facts of the case, identify if there is a problem that requires action and describe the ethical issue, their proposed decision and action plan, and their evaluation plan. Students will be required to use relevant legislation, codes of ethics, etc to justify their actions.
This examination must be passed for the student to obtain a passing grade for the course.
This examination will be an in-person on-campus School based In-semester examination via Inspera. Students will be provided with the 2 ethical issues 24 hours prior to the exam and will have access to the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics during the examination.
Hurdle requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 55% to pass this exam.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Professional Development Group Presentation
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
4/10/2024
Presentations will occur during class time between 8am and 12pm.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
Speech pathologists are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development. In acknowledgement of our obligation to engage in learning with colleagues, students, and the community through participation in professional development, students will prepare and deliver a 10 minute group seminar presentation providing an overview and evaluation of a professional development event suitable for a new graduate speech pathologist. Student groups will be assigned a specific workplace and a professional development "budget" of $500.
Students will be marked on both the quality and content of their presentation (15%), and a peer assessment on teamwork (5%).
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Speech Pathology Advocacy Video Assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
23/10/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L04, L05
Task description
This is the final semester of the speech pathology program and students are about to transition to professional practice. A critical skill of a speech pathologist is advocacy for their profession, themselves and their clients. Advocacy is defined as “public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy”.
This individual assignment requires students to reflect on what advocacy means to them. Specifically, students will address the following questions:
- How would you demonstrate advocacy for the profession of speech pathology as a whole and why is this important?
- How would you demonstrate advocacy for yourself as a speech pathologist and why is this important?
- How would you as a speech pathologist demonstrate advocacy for the importance of person-, family-, and community-centred care and why is this important?
Students are required to submit an audiovisual zoom recording addressing the above questions. This recording is to be 8-10 minutes in length and will be submitted through the SPCH4202 eLearning Blackboard site. Students will present their recording in association with a 1-slide electronic poster/PowerPoint slide outlining the key information they are presenting, and a copy of their script for this presentation.
Submission guidelines
Audiovisual recordings will be submitted through the SPCH4202 eLearning Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the ‘must pass’ assessment items. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains a 'must pass' assessment item. To pass this course overall, you are required to pass this 'must pass' assessment item i.e., even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher, the individual 'must pass' assessment item must have been passsed.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the In- Semester Ethical Decision Making Examination is eligible for consideration of the resit option if the assessment item was submitted on time.
After resubmission, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resubmissionﾠfor an assessment item and do not submit by the scheduled date will not be granted an extension.
Deferred exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at -ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When the assessment is submitted throughﾠBlackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student e-mail account.ﾠPlease ensure you keep this email.
When the assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at:ﾠhttps://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
O-week (15 Jul - 21 Jul) |
Lecture |
Preparing for your Career in Speech Pathology Students are invited to attend an introduction to the course and their final semester within the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) program. Students will receive information about their final semester and applying for jobs in a variety of sectors, including presentations from employers. Learning outcomes: L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
Online Self-Directed Learning Series Students are required to complete online learning activities prior to attendance and participation in the weekly tutorials. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Individual, Professional & Team Identity On campus lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 12 |
Tutorial |
Weekly Inquiry Based Learning Tutorials Students will engage in inquiry-based learning tutorials in small groups to apply the LearnX content and discuss inquiries. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Transition to Professional Practice On-campus lecture Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.