Unit Outline

This unit will extend your knowledge and application of theoretical models and practice frameworks to understand, identify and respond to language and literacy needs of individuals and/or communities. The unit adopts a case-based and lifespan focus and you will develop skills related to the description, analysis and interpretation, evidence-based assessment, differential diagnosis, and application of intervention principles to optimise language and literacy. There is a focus on the importance of cultural factors within the context of intervention and working in partnership with others to set goals and measure outcomes of intervention or service response plans.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Apply relevant theories, models, and practice frameworks to understand and identify language and literacy needs of individuals and/or communities.
2	Develop holistic, evidence-based, and culturally responsive assessment plans to understand language and literacy needs of individuals and/or communities.
3	Analyse and interpret information from a wide range of sources to understand, diagnose, and/or describe language and literacy needs of individuals and communities in partnership with others.
4	Design holistic, evidence-based, and culturally responsive intervention or service response plans to optimise language and literacy including methodologies for identifying and evaluating intervention or service response outcomes.
5	Search for, appraise, and synthesise evidence to support intervention or service response planning.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CXA705 Becoming an Allied Health Professional CXA724 Foundations of Speech Pathology CXA760 Communication and Swallowing across the lifespan CXA761 Foundations of Speech Pathology
Concurrent Pre-requisite	CXA725 Speech Pathology Practice 1

Alterations as a result of student feedback

This unit is a newly formatted unit as part of a restructuring of the course and unit content to (1) increase the amount of speech pathology discipline-specific content throughout the course, (2) to formalise a part-time pathway (or study option), and (3) to respond to student feedback regarding the heavy content load in the former unit, CXA734. The content from this unit was formerly embedded into CXA734, a double unit, however, this content has been distributed over three newly formatted ‘Optimising’ units to facilitate more distributed learning.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Case Based Assessment - Language Assessment and Diagnosis	Week 6	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Case Based Assessment - Language Intervention	Week 9	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Case-Based Assessment: Literacy Assessment and Intervention	Week 13	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Case Based Assessment - Language Assessment and Diagnosis

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment, you will apply your theoretical understanding and knowledge of assessment principles in response to authentic paediatric and adult case information, with a focus on optimising language at an individual and/or community level. Your assessment submission will comprise a number of components, including written and video tasks.

The tasks align with the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards and will contribute to your professional portfolio and evidence of competency development across the course. Templates will be provided to help you structure your responses to each of the component tasks.

Task Length:

2000 words and 10 minutes video

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret case information integrating theory and research to hypothesise the impact of language needs on functioning and participation and relevant environmental and personal factors.	LO1, LO3
2	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further evidence-based and culturally responsive assessment to support differential diagnosis and/or intervention planning.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Formulate and communicate a differential diagnosis with supporting rationale.	LO1, LO3
4	Identify goals for intervention, detailing how goals would be set in partnership with the client and/or other relevant people.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Case Based Assessment - Language Intervention

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment you will apply your theoretical understanding and knowledge of assessment and intervention principles in response to authentic paediatric and adult case information, with a focus on optimising language and/or literacy at an individual and/or community level. You will respond to clinical case information to plan and justify evidenced-based intervention, responding to cultural considerations, identifying person-centred goals, and planning intervention outcomes measures.

The tasks align with the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards and will contribute to your professional portfolio and evidence of competency development across the course. Templates will be provided to help you structure your responses to each of the component tasks.

Task Length:

2000 words and 15 minute video

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret case information integrating theory and research to hypothesise the impact of language needs on functioning and participation and relevant environmental and personal factors.	LO1, LO3
2	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further evidence-based and culturally responsive assessment to support differential diagnosis and/or intervention planning.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Formulate and communicate a differential diagnosis with supporting rationale.	LO1, LO3
4	Identify goals for intervention, detailing how goals would be set in partnership with the client and/or other relevant people.	LO4
5	Design, justify and/or demonstrate holistic, culturally responsive, and evidence-based intervention and/or service response plans to optimise language with explicit reference to the current evidence base.	LO4, LO5
6	Devise a plan for outcome measurement to determine whether intervention goals have been met.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Case-Based Assessment: Literacy Assessment and Intervention

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment you will apply your theoretical understanding and knowledge of assessment and intervention principles in response to authentic paediatric and adult case information, with a focus on optimising literacy and/or language at an individual and/or community level. You will respond to clinical case information to justify assessment and intervention needs, responding to cultural considerations, identifying person-centred goals, and planning intervention outcomes measures.

The tasks align with the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards and will contribute to your professional portfolio and evidence of competency development across the course. Templates will be provided to help you structure your responses to each of the component tasks.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret case information integrating theory and research to hypothesise the impact of lliteracy and/or language needs on functioning and participation and relevant environmental and personal factors.	LO1, LO3
2	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further evidence-based and culturally responsive assessment to support differential diagnosis and/or intervention planning.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Design, justify and/or demonstrate holistic, culturally responsive, and evidence-based intervention and/or service response plans to optimise language and literacy.	LO4
4	Devise a plan for outcome measurement to determine whether intervention goals have been met.	LO4
5	Demonstrate how to search for, appraise and synthesis published literature to support your evidenced based service planning.	LO5

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.