Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- 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 issues which students will face as they graduate and enter professional practice as a speech pathologist. In the first part of semester, students will reflect on their transition to professional practice while attending a clinical placement. For the remainder of the semester, students will attend 4 hours of lectures/tutorials/workshops per week.
The final semester of theﾠMaster of Speech Pathology Studies (MSpPathSt) program is a transitional stage for students.This course is designed to equip students with knowledge, skills and attributes a speech pathologist is required to demonstrate as they transition to their professional practice across a variety of different contexts. Content in this course will be provided in a flipped lecture series, and will be expanded upon in interactiveﾠinquiry-based learning tutorials. The Community Education Quality Improvement project isﾠdesigned to build knowledge and behaviours/skills of community members who are supported by speech pathologists in the workplace.
This course is a capstone course for students enrolled in theﾠMSpPathSt programﾠonly.
This course has two (2) modules:
1. Transition to Professional Practice;
2. Community Education Quality Improvement Project.
Information that will introduce concepts and learning activities relevant to the course will be provided to studentsﾠat the beginning of the semester. Studentsﾠwill be allocated to a Community Education Quality Improvement project at this time so that they may begin planning for this project during their block placement in the first 6 weeks of Semester 2. The community education quality improvement project is designed to give students real-life experience in planning and developing community education programs and materials, and illustrates the important role of community education and quality improvement in speech pathology scope of practice.
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Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
SPCH7812, SPCH7823
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
SL401 or SPCH4201 or 4202
Restrictions
MSpPathSt Students
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Tutor
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A detailed course outline is available on the SPCH7814 Blackboard site.
Aims and outcomes
The final semester of the Master of Speech Pathology Studies program is a transitional stage for students. The purpose of this course is to facilitateﾠthe transition from student clinician toﾠqualified speech 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.
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Professional Issues Seminars - Work effectively in professional teams (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.4, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4).
LO2.
Professional Issues Seminars - Apply the principles of person-, family- and community-centred care and interprofessional practice to speech pathology practice (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.
Professional Issues Seminars - Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to support the transition to speech pathology roles in a range of work contexts (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.1 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2 2.5).
LO4.
Professional Issues Seminars - Reflect on 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 2.7).
LO5.
Professional Issues Seminars - Evaluate opportunities for life-long learning, education and supervision in speech pathology (SPA PS Domains/Standards 2.1 2.7).
LO6.
Professional Issues Seminars - Demonstrate understanding and practical skills in implementation of the quality improvement cycle (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.3-1.4, 3.5-3.6).
LO7.
Professional Issues Seminars - Demonstrate skills and expertise in the process of developing community education programs and resources (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.3-1.4, 3.5-3.6).
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project |
Community Education QI Project - 3 stages
|
50% |
Stage 1 23/08/2024 1:00 pm Stage 2 14/10/2024 1:00 pm Stage 3 15/11/2024 8:00 am
Stage 1 Community Education Quality Improvement Project Due 23/08/2024 at 1pm (5%) Stage 2 Community Education Quality Improvement Project Due 14/10/2024 at 1pm (30%) Stage 3 Community Education Project Conference Presentation Day 15/11/2024 at 8am (15%) |
| Reflection |
Professional Practice Reflection Portfolio
|
20% |
9/09/2024 - 28/10/2024
Each reflection task is due at 4pm on the Monday following the relevant IBL tutorial. |
| Presentation |
Speech Pathology Advocacy Video Assignment
|
30% |
21/10/2024 1:00 pm |
Assessment details
Community Education QI Project - 3 stages
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
Stage 1 23/08/2024 1:00 pm
Stage 2 14/10/2024 1:00 pm
Stage 3 15/11/2024 8:00 am
Stage 1 Community Education Quality Improvement Project Due 23/08/2024 at 1pm (5%)
Stage 2 Community Education Quality Improvement Project Due 14/10/2024 at 1pm (30%)
Stage 3 Community Education Project Conference Presentation Day 15/11/2024 at 8am (15%)
- Other conditions
- Longitudinal.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L06, L07
Task description
This will be a group project involving groups of approximately 8-9 student members. The speech pathology community has been consulted and they have nominated projects that they feel would benefit community members.
Please see lecture notes and FAQs on Blackboard for further information related to this assessment.
This assessment will involve the following stages:-
1. Your group will be allocated a project and a mentor speech pathologist in Orientation week prior to Week 1 of the semester. Details regarding projects, mentors, and student group allocation will be provided on the course Blackboard site. You will begin your planning for this project in Week 1.
2. Your group will work with the mentor to design and implement their proposed project and produce appropriate resources so that implementation is possible. To complete your task you will need to complete independent research, collaboration with the mentor, communication and collaboration with your group members and development of appropriate resources and evaluation procedures. This is a large professional project, therefore it is expected that each student will spend a minimum of 15 hours of concentrated academic and clinical related learning to complete this task.
3. During the semester you will meet with the course coordinator to discuss the project progression.
4. ASSESSMENT STAGE 1: Friday 23rd August by 1pm (5%)
Student groups will submit a Zoom recorded video of a powerpoint presentation (template provided). This video will be presented by one (1) member of the group and will provide a summary of key points related to the Community Education Quality Improvement project. The video duration should be approximately three (3) minutes. This assessment piece is worth 5 marks (5% of the total marks for this course).
5. ASSESSMENT STAGE 2: Monday 14th October by 1pm (30%)
Student groups will submit the following:
1. The community education resources developed for the project (worth 25 marks; 25% of the total marks for this course), and
2. A word document (worth 5 marks; 5% of the total marks for this course).
The word document should:-
(a) LIST the aims of the project and the knowledge and behavioural objectives from the perspective of the target audience;
(b) DETAIL a process for evaluating the community education project's impact on the desired target audience using a robust quality improvement cycle. Examples of proposed project evaluation tools should be included as attachments.
Formatting requirements: The word document should NOT EXCEED three (3) single-sided pages and use 12 point Times New Roman font, 2.5cm margins, and double line spacing. Note that references, the resources, and any attachments are NOT included in this page length.
6. ASSESSMENT STAGE 3: Friday 15th November (15%)
Student groups will present their projects to staff and peers who attend the Community Education Conference Presentation Day. This presentation will be 10 minutes in length and all students must contribute to the delivery. Students are required to present at a high standard that would be expected at any professional conference. This stage of the assessment is worth 15 marks (15% of the total marks for this course).
The presentation should include:
(a) Information about the target audience for the project;
(b) The aims/goals for the project and the knowledge and behavioural objectives for your target audience;
(c) The approach taken (the content, medium and strategies used) used for the project;
(d) The rationale for the selection of resources and materials developed for the project;
Submission guidelines
The Stage 1 presentation will be submitted by 23rd August at 1pm as a Zoom recording uploaded to Blackboard. The Stage 2 resources and word document are to be submitted via Turnitin by Monday 14th October at 1pm. A coversheet signed by all group members should be attached. The Stage 3 group presentation will occur in-person on Friday 15th November.
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.
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late, unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
Professional Practice Reflection Portfolio
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
9/09/2024 - 28/10/2024
Each reflection task is due at 4pm on the Monday following the relevant IBL tutorial.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students are required to submit a Professional Practice Reflection Portfolio consisting of four (4) structured reflections. These reflections will be informed by the topics and learning objectives addressed within the SPCH7814 UQ Extend and IBL tutorials. Students will have the opportunity to select which four (4) of the seven (7) reflection tasks they would like to include in their Portfolio. Each reflection task is due at 4pm on the Monday following the relevant IBL tutorial. Each reflection is worth 5% (total 20%).
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 IBL tutorial, allowing students the opportunity to commence the reflective process during that weeks' tutorial topic. The reflection task will be informed by the Five (5) Rs of Reflective Practice.
Submission guidelines
Students will submit their reflection tasks via Turnitin on the SPCH7814 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.
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late, unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
Speech Pathology Advocacy Video Assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
21/10/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
You are in your final semester in your speech pathology program and 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 you to reflect on what advocacy means to you. Specifically, you 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?
You are required to submit a Zoom audiovisual recording addressing the above questions. This recording is to be 6-7 minutes in length and will be submitted through the SPCH7814 eLearning Blackboard site. You will present your recording in association with a 1-slide electronic poster/PowerPoint slide outlining the key information you are presenting, and submit a copy of your script for this presentation.
Submission guidelines
Students will be required to submit their video assignment via the SPCH7814 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.
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late, unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
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 assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 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: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64%. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74%. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84%. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100%. |
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%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
The Community Education QI Project is not available for a supplementary assessment.
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. 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.
In this course there are no must pass assessment items and therefore the resit of an assessment item is not applicable.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When 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 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.
Additional learning resources information
Speech Pathology Australia, our professional organisation, publishes a number of position statements, clinical guidelines, and relevant documents pertaining to professional issues in speech pathology:ﾠwww.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Please note: full access to some of these documents is only available for Speech Pathology Australia members.
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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 O-week To Week 13 |
Team Based Learning |
Community Education Quality Improvement Project Groups of students will work with a speech pathologist mentor to design and implement a Community Education Quality Improvement project. Each student group will be assigned a different project. Learning outcomes: L06, L07 |
O-week (15 Jul - 21 Jul) |
Lecture |
Introduction: SPCH7814 Community education project This pre-recorded lecture will provide information to students about the Community Education Quality Improvement project. This lecture will be available from Orientation week. Learning outcomes: L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Preparing for your Career in Speech Pathology Students are invited to attend an introduction to the course and their final semester within the Master of Speech Pathology program. Students will receive information about applying for jobs in a variety of sectors. A recording will be available for those students unable to attend due to placement. Learning outcomes: L03, L05 |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Individual Professional and Team Identity This pre-recorded lecture will introduce concepts about working within professional teams. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Evaluation processes for Community Education This pre-recorded lecture will discuss evaluation processes. Learning outcomes: L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend 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 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Weekly Inquiry Based Learning Tutorials Students will engage in inquiry-based learning tutorials in small groups to apply the UQ Extend content and discuss inquiries. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 11 |
Tutorial |
Project Planning Meetings Each project group will have the opportunity to meet with the course coordinator to assist in the planning of their Community Education Quality Improvement project. 1. Planning meeting (Week 7): This meeting is scheduled for each group to discuss the project aims and project resources. 2. Check-in meeting (Week 11): A follow-up check-in meeting is planned to discuss progress in project planning. Learning outcomes: L06, L07 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Transition to Professional Practice On-campus lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Exam week 2 (11 Nov - 17 Nov) |
Seminar |
Community Education Project Conference Day Student groups will present their Community Education Quality Improvement project as part of the Conference Presentation Day. See more details in Assessment section. Learning outcomes: L06, L07 |
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.