Course coordinator
Dr Anna Rumbach
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course focuses on integration of knowledge about practice areas and consideration of how this knowledge is used in the diverse roles and opportunities available for speech pathology practice. This course introduces students to current and emerging roles and technologies associated with speech pathology practice.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
SPCH7121, SPCH7122, SPCH7123, SPCH7231, SPCH7233
Restrictions
MSpPathSt students only
Course contact
Tutor
Dr Anna Rumbach
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A detailed course outline is provided on the SPCH7214 Blackboard site.
Aims and outcomes
Speech pathology practice is continually evolving and speech pathologists fulfil a variety of roles in a wide range of contexts and communities. This course uses an inquiry-based learning approach to present real-life service delivery issues within different role and community contexts.
In SPCH7214, students will independently engage with online learning resources while having authentic inquiry-based learning experiences with peers and teaching staff in tutorials. Student participation is required in all learning activities. The format of the course provides more flexibility with learning, but the associated workload is similar to that of a traditional course.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe the roles and ethical responsibilities of a speech pathologist in an evolving profession (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.1 1.7, 2.1 2.7, 3.1 3.6).
LO2.
Describe the application of current and evolving technologies in speech pathology practice (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.1 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 2.6, 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5).
LO3.
Communicate the knowledge, skills and attributes of a speech pathologist in preparation for future job opportunities (SPA PS Domains/Standards 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.6).
LO4.
Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to identify novel contributions to speech pathology practice.
LO5.
Work effectively in professional teams (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.4, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4).
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio |
Employability A: Professional Application Package for a Speech Pathologist Position
|
25% MUST PASS |
16/05/2025 1:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Integrating Technology into Future Clinical Practice Video Assignment
|
20% |
23/05/2025 1:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Future of Speech Pathology
|
30% |
26/05/2025 - 28/05/2025
All groups must submit their Clinical Bite session plan and associated multimedia via Blackboard by Monday 26th May 2025, 1 pm. Groups should nominate one (1) group member to submit the required materials. Presentations will take place during students' timetabled sessions in Week 13 of the semester (i.e., Tuesday 27th May 2025, 2 - 4 pm or Wednesday 28th May 2025, 2 - 4 pm). Attendance is expected at all presentations. |
| Performance, Presentation |
Employability B: Individual job interview
|
25% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
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
Employability A: Professional Application Package for a Speech Pathologist Position
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 25% MUST PASS
- Due date
16/05/2025 1:00 pm
Task description
This assessment requires students to demonstrate understanding of the application process for a speech pathology role by preparing a professional application package.
Students will respond to one (1) of three (3) job advertisements by writing a cover letter, resume, and answering the selection criteria as specified in the advertisement. Students will also provide a mock LinkedIn profile that will be viewed by your prospective employer as part of the application process. A detailed task description and rubric will be provided on the SPCH7214 Blackboard site.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools. This assignment is to be completed individually.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this item to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Submit one (1) electronic copy via the SPCH7214 Blackboard site, attaching a signed SHRS coversheet.
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.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via my.UQ > my.Requests at least 24 hours prior to the submission date. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date for submission provided.
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.
Integrating Technology into Future Clinical Practice Video Assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
23/05/2025 1:00 pm
Task description
The goal of this assignment is to encourage students to critically reflect on the role of technology in clinical settings and develop strategies for effectively integrating technological tools into their future practice.
Students will create a 5-6 minute video presentation outlining how they plan to incorporate technology into their clinical work as a future speech-language pathologist. In the video, students should:
- Introduce the Role of Technology: Briefly explain the importance of technology in modern speech-language pathology. Highlight how technology can enhance assessment, intervention, and client engagement.
- Identify Specific Technologies: Discuss one (1) specific technological tool (e.g., telepractice platforms, speech therapy apps, AI-driven assessment tools, VR for social skills training, etc.). Explain the purpose of the tool/s and the populations or disorders they are best suited for.
- Discuss Application in Clinical Practice: Describe how this chosen technology would be integrated into therapy sessions, assessments, and/or client- and family-centred education. Provide examples of potential therapy activities, case scenarios, or strategies that incorporate these tools.
- Discuss Considerations and Challenges: Reflect on potential challenges related to using technology (e.g., accessibility issues, ethical considerations, client preferences) and propose solutions or strategies to address these challenges.
- Consider Future Outlook: Share thoughts on how evolving technologies might continue to impact the field and how you plan to stay current with new developments.
A detailed task description and rubric will be provided on the SPCH7214 Blackboard site.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools. This assignment is to be completed individually.
Submission guidelines
- Videos should be 5-6 minutes long.
- Students may use slides, screen recordings, and/or visual aids to enhance their presentation.
- Submit the video in a commonly supported format through Blackboard. A copy of your script for this presentation should be uploaded as a separate file to the same Blackboard submission portal.
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.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via my.UQ > my.Requests at least 24 hours prior to the submission date. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date for submission provided.
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.
Future of Speech Pathology
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
26/05/2025 - 28/05/2025
All groups must submit their Clinical Bite session plan and associated multimedia via Blackboard by Monday 26th May 2025, 1 pm. Groups should nominate one (1) group member to submit the required materials. Presentations will take place during students' timetabled sessions in Week 13 of the semester (i.e., Tuesday 27th May 2025, 2 - 4 pm or Wednesday 28th May 2025, 2 - 4 pm). Attendance is expected at all presentations.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
Students will work in groups of 4-5 to present a 20-minute Clinical Bite on "The Future of Speech Pathology". Each group will need to develop a persuasive, innovative, and engaging learning activity to inform the audience of how they perceive the future of speech pathology practice to look in a specific context. Groups will be allocated different contexts including Aged Care, Education, Health, Private Practice, NGO, Research, Community Health or University Education to consider in their presentation.
A detailed task description and rubric will be provided on the SPCH7214 Blackboard site.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
One (1) group member should submit the group's Clinical Bite session plan and associated multimedia through the Blackboard submission link. (Just so there was something in this section)
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Extensions are not available for this assessment. If you have any exceptional circumstances, please reach out to the course coordinator for assistance.
Employability B: Individual job interview
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Performance, Presentation
- Weight
- 25% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Task description
Students will participate in an individual job interview online via Zoom. Students will be interviewed for a new graduate speech pathology position in one (1) of the three (3) speech pathology settings that were introduced in Employability Part A.
Each student will participate in a 15-minute interview. Students will need to prepare for all three (3) speech pathology positions; and will be advised approximately 15 minutes prior to the interview which position they have been shortlisted for, and therefore what position they will be interviewed for. During the 15 minutes prior to the interview students may access resources and notes, however, these cannot be accessed during the interview. Students are not required to submit any written documentation in this part of the application process (i.e., Part B).
A detailed task description and rubric will be provided on the SPCH7214 Blackboard site. The Interview component will be recorded.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of Generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this item to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Deferred exams can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply 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 - Deferring an exam. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
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: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 0-34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 35-44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments 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 noted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 55-64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 65-74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 75-84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 85-100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items 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 ‘must pass’ assessment items - Employability A: Professional Application Package for a Speech Pathologist Position and Employability B: Individual job interview. Students must pass these items to pass the course overall.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Supplementary assessment can take any form, for example, an oral or a written exam. Students who are eligible and approved for a supplementary assessment and the form of assessment is an examination, are expected to be available to sit the supplementary exam during the University’s Deferred and Supplementary examination period. Once approved, supplementary assessment cannot be rescinded by the student.
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.
Own copy required
You'll need to have your own copy of the following reading resources. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Webpage |
Code of Ethics
Publisher: Speech Pathology Australia |
| Webpage |
Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia
Publisher: Speech Pathology Australia |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 12 |
Tutorial |
Roles and opportunities in contemporary speech pathology Students are required to attend two (2) tutorial sessions each week from Week 8 to Week 12. These tutorials will follow an inquiry-based learning approach and will focus on discussion and problem-solving around content delivered via UQ Extend. |
Not Timetabled |
Roles and opportunities in contemporary speech pathology Students are required to access UQ Extend content and complete the necessary learning activities prior to each of the tutorial sessions. The content of each UQ Extend topic will be assumed within tutorial discussions. |
|
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Seminar |
Future of Speech Pathology Group Presentations Student groups will develop and present a seminar of the future of speech pathology. |
Additional learning activity information
Students are encouraged to use the SPCH7214 Ed Discussion Board on the eLearning Blackboard site. The course coordinator will regularly monitor the Ed Discussion Board and respond to student questions. ﾠIn the interest of equity, there will be no response to individual emails regarding assessment. All student questions regarding assessment will be addressed in class or on the relevant discussion board.
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 for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: