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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Students will develop an understanding of the frameworks and industry standards that will guide their professional practice (Speech Pathology Australia’s Competency-Based Occupational Standards, the Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology, and the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health). Students will develop a portfolio to facilitate clinical competency development and reflective practice. Students will be introduced to culturally secure practice and working with different populations. Students will also observe speech pathologists in the field to understand the knowledge, skills and attributes required of a speech pathologist.
Students must be enrolled in Y02
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students undertake work in an off-campus or virtual environment which is focused on the student applying non-technical skills to meet a community need, supervised by an industry or community-based professional.
The on-campus seminars are highly interactive and introduce the central frameworks of the unit with hands on activities. Students participate in group discussion, case studies and active problem solving activities to consolidate learning. Students must complete a supervised observation of a speech pathologist, in an appointed work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation. Students will attend one day at two different places (two days total).
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | ePortfolio assignment - Part 1 | 10% |
| Assignment | Group assignment | 40% |
| Portfolio | ePortfolio assignment - Part 2 | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Students will develop an understanding of the frameworks and industry standards that will guide their professional practice (Speech Pathology Australia’s Competency-Based Occupational Standards, the Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology, and the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health). Students will develop a portfolio to facilitate clinical competency development and reflective practice. Students will be introduced to culturally secure practice and working with different populations. Students will also observe speech pathologists in the field to understand the knowledge, skills and attributes required of a speech pathologist.
Students must be enrolled in Y02
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students undertake work in an off-campus or virtual environment which is focused on the student applying non-technical skills to meet a community need, supervised by an industry or community-based professional.
The on-campus seminars are highly interactive and introduce the central frameworks of the unit with hands on activities. Students participate in group discussion, case studies and active problem solving activities to consolidate learning. Students must complete a supervised observation of a speech pathologist, in an appointed work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation. Students will attend one day at two different places (two days total).
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | ePortfolio assignment - Part 1 | 10% |
| Assignment | Group assignment | 40% |
| Portfolio | ePortfolio assignment - Part 2 | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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