Outline

Overview

Students are paired and conduct observations and activities in a preschool, or long day care centre, as well as engage and collaborate with staff. Students will understand how language is used and targeted as a part of the curriculum in preschool settings and develop professional skills in carrying out language stimulation activities with preschool children. They will use critical reflection to relate observations to current theory and evidence. This unit requires students to develop self-awareness, and consider issues directly related to clinical practice in the areas of professional and community collaborations, and relationships with families and other professionals. Students also identify, reflect, and managing ethical issues, working with children, families, and professionals. Students will develop strategies to facilitate a child's learning. Indigenous issues in health service delivery and the provision of culturally safe practice are addressed, as are basic report writing, record keeping, and case presentation skills. Students will gain knowledge regarding compliance policies and procedures of the on-campus clinic, and government legislation.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	CSCD2065
Academic unit	Communication Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	CSCD2064
Prerequisites ?	CSCD1032 and CSCD1034
Corequisites ?	CSCD2057 and CSCD2068
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Annie Chan, annie.chan@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Julia Hind, julia.hind@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Joy Kassouf, joy.kassouf@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Placement	Compulsory attendance at Orientation and all tutorials & professional practice activities Attendance at all orientation and practice placement activities	0%	Formal exam period Due date: 09 Jun 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 16 Jun 2023	Throughout the length of the placement
Outcomes assessed:
Placement	Professional practice paperwork Students must complete relevant online forms associated with WHS and SONIA	0%	Formal exam period Due date: 09 Jun 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 16 Jun 2023	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Child assessment report Conduct assessment and write a report of a child (4-5 years old)	0%	Week 10 Due date: 05 May 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 19 May 2023	800 words and required appendices
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Child case video assignment Students work in pairs to simulate a child assessment and intervention	0%	Week 12 Due date: 19 May 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 02 Jun 2023	12 minutes, 200 words per reflection
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Compulsory attendance at Orientation and all tutorials & professional practice activities: Compulsory attendance at all orientation activities, professional practice placement and all associated briefings/ professional practice activities including team supervision meetings (tutorials) is required to support student learning on placement
Professional practice paperwork: Students must complete relevant online forms associated with WHS and practice placements in SONIA (professional practice database) and canvas including professional practice hours.
Child case assignment: Students work in pairs to select and conduct an intervention technique with a child client and their parent. Students will be required to synthesise the case information and select an appropriate intervention technique.
Child assessment report: Students complete an assignment based on a narrative sample collected with a 4-7 year old child. Students will be given scenarios to choose from. Students are encouraged to adopt a holistic client perspective and use their theoretical and clinical knowledge to draw accurate conclusions about a child.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas. Students are required to complete all assessment tasks to pass the unit of study. Failure to complete any assessment item will result in students being awarded a Fail grade, regardless of their cumulative marks in the unit of study. Students will have an opportunity to resubmit assignments or the missing paperwork to achieve a SR grade.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	N/A
Distinction	N/A
Credit	N/A
Pass	SR	When you meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard
Fail	FR	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Orientation; Professionalism	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 01	1. Lecture and class discussion; 2. Orientation activities	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Professionalism II	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Clinical planning I	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Goal planning	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Clinical planning II	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Activity planning	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	Assessment essentials I	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Language sampling	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	Assessment essentials II	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Coding and analysis practice	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	Intervention essentials I	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Interpretation practice	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 08	Intervention essentials II	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Report practice	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	Assignment preparation; peer review	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Intervention	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	Service delivery I	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Service delivery II	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Workplace issues I	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 13	Workplace issues II	Lecture (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Professional practice placements are scheduled from March - November. This unit of study consists of a 2 hour lecture per week and a 12 week placement for at least one hour per week (or equivalent to a minimum total of 12 hours attendance) at a pre-school and on an online preschool program. Students are paired and are expected to attend at least 4 separate visits to the preschool and all allocated online preschool sessions. Students are expected to undertake all components of this unit of study to their completion and in their entirety. Students are expected to undertake all components of this unit of study to their completion and in their entirety.

Students are supported with information in orientation/ briefing sessions during the year prior to their attendance at the placement and regular meetings during the placement. This is supplemented by the Introductory Practice: Clinic and Community Canvas site. All briefing sessions, tutorials and supervision team meetings are compulsory.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

COMPASS® Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology:
Assessment Resource Manual, 2013 – found online https://compass.speechpathologyaustralia.org.
au/
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards, 2021 https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists/Professional_Standards/Professional_Standards/SPAweb/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists/CBOS/Professional_Standards.aspx?
Academic lecture materials relevant to the caseload(s) at the placement
site

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrates professional conduct across evidence-based practice, compliance, collaboration, communication, record keeping, and advocacy at an early novice level
LO2. Demonstrates early novice level skills in reflective practice and life-long learning, including self-awareness, learning goals, integration of knowledge, and peer learning
LO3. Demonstrates early novice level skills in person/family-centred and culturally safe and responsive speech pathology practice (with improvement between mid and end evaluation), including assessment, diagnostics, reporting, and service planning and delivery.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - 1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice 1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols 1.3. Provide safe and quality services 1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community 1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping 1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing 2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness 2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources 2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community 3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology 3.6. Support development of the profession
	Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - 2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness 2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources 2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community 3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
	Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - 1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice 1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols 1.3. Provide safe and quality services 1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community 1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping 1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice 2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources 2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community 3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology 3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs 3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments 3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response 3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response 3.6. Support development of the profession

Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.1		Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2		Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3		Provide safe and quality services
1.4		Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5		Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6		Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7		Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1		Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2		Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3		Plan personal development goals
2.4		Participate in professional development
2.5		Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6		Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
3.1		Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2		Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3		Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4		Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5		Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6		Support development of the profession

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Student feedback from UoS Survey has been reviewed and considered.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Students must complete a work health and safety checklist with their clinical educator during the first week of placement.

Students must be fully verified through NSW Health and have a valid police check and WWCC.

The Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021 directs that a healthcare worker – including students, volunteers and those undertaking administrative duties - must not do work as a healthcare worker unless they have received:

at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine

This is a requirement for health care workers within NSW Health and private health facilities, or others so directed by the Chief Health Officer, and the vaccine must be one that is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

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Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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