Outline

Overview

Students are paired to conduct observations and prescribed activities in a preschool, long daycare centre or kindergarten with children between 1 and 6 years as well as engage in professional interactions with staff. Students will acquire knowledge of the functions and routines in an early educational setting, develop professional communication skills and confidence in working with other professionals. They will understand how language is used and targeted as a part of the curriculum in preschool settings, develop skills in carrying out language stimulation activities with preschool children, and relate observations to relevant theory and research. To support clinical learning this unit will consider communication and counselling skills involved with working with adult clients/caregivers, and problem solving strategies for identifying and managing ethical issues involved in working with adults and their families.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	CSCD2067
Academic unit	Communication Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	CSCD2064
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Annie Chan, annie.chan@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Sophie Brassel, sophie.brassel@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Placement	Portfolio spreadsheet and reflection Written assignment	0%	Formal exam period Due date: 18 Nov 2022 at 23:00	completed spreadsheet and 500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Clinical paperwork Clinical paperwork	0%	Formal exam period Due date: 18 Nov 2022 at 23:00	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Life stages assignment Written assignment, video assignment	0%	Week 12 Due date: 28 Oct 2022 at 23:00	5 minute video, completed worksheet
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Child assessment report Written assignment	0%	Week 13 Due date: 04 Nov 2022 at 23:00	800 words
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Clinical paperwork: Students who do not submit all clinical paperwork or pass the assessment will receive a Failed Requirements (FR) grade. Students will have an opportunity to submit the missing paperwork to achieve a SR grade. For students who have not passed the assessment (achieved satisfactory on their Placement Completion Checklist), they will fail the entire unit and receive remediation support.
Life stages assignment: Students will interview an older person in pairs. They will conduct a conversational sample. The assignment consists of 2 parts; video (part 1) and completion of a worksheet (part 2). Students who have not passed this assignment are allowed one resubmission.
Child assessment report: Students complete an assignment based on a narrative sample collected with a 4-6 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. Students who have not passed this assignment are allowed one resubmission.
Portfolio spreadsheet and reflection: This is a 2 part assignment. Part 1 is a portfolio statement and part 2 is a reflective statement. Students who have not passed this assignment are allowed two resubmissions.

Students are required to complete all assessment tasks to pass the unit of study.

The pass grade for this clinical unit is SR (Satisfactory Requirements). To be awarded a SR grade, it is vital that all paperwork is submitted by the due date. Grades awarded for this unit of study are either SR (pass) or FR (failed requirements). Failure of one item may result in failure of the entire UOS and students who are required to repeat a clinical UOS will be required to complete the entire UOS and all assessment activities. If the student fails an assignment-based barrier task, they must contact the unit coordinator for feedback within 10 working days of being advised of the decision. The student is allowed one resubmission only for the task. If the student fails the resubmission, their fail grade (FR) for this unit of study will stand. If the student passes the resubmission, their grade will be changed to a pass (SR) for the unit of study.

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	N/A
Distinction	N/A
Credit	N/A
Satisfied requirements	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 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	1. Orientation 2. Health and aged care systems in Australia I	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	1. Health and aged care systems in Australia II	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	1. Assessment principles (adults) I	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	1. Assessment principles (adults) II	Lecture and tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	1. SimLab I Group A and B	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 06	1. SimLab I Group C and D	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 07	1. Intervention principles (adults) I	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	1. Intervention principles (adults) II	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	1. SimLab II Group A and B	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 10	1. SimLab II Group C and D	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 11	1. Care and management I	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	1. Care and management II	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	1. USS survey 2. Professional expectations 3. Intermediate Prac briefing	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Clinical placements are scheduled from March - November. This unit of study consists of a 2-hour lecture a 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 preschool and an online preschool program. Days of attendance at the placement site are to be negotiated between students and preschool directors/supervisors. Students are paired and are expected to attend at least 3 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 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 and 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.

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. 1. Depth of disciplinary expertise. Demonstrate novice level* skills (as described by the COMPASS® Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology, 2013) in clinical contexts.
LO2. 2. Broader Skills: - Critical thinking and problem solving Formulate, prioritise and review clinical solutions at a novice level considering best available evidence in the context of all other relevant factors (e.g. ICF framework or developmental/ cognitive abilities). Think critically to a novice level* about theories, concepts and principles to guide clinical decisions in practice. Is well organised and proficiently completes clinical tasks whilst retaining a client focus. - Oral and written communication Utilise novice level* oral and written professional communication skills in English for a range of purposes. Compose and provide critical/constructive feedback to student peers to facilitate clinical learning. - Information/digital literacy Use technology to locate peer-reviewed research evidence; locate and create clinical resources to facilitate effective speech pathology outcomes for individuals and to represent themselves, their clients, their employer and the profession. Use evidence based practice principles as the basis for clinical decision making. - Inventiveness Create and implement best practice clinical assessment and intervention to a novice level* for clients and other significant personnel (eg. families, professionals or communities).
LO3. 3. Cultural competence Deliver culturally appropriate holistic clinical services for clients from cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds by consideration of the individual, family & community. Demonstrate respect for different values arising from cultural and linguistic diversity both within Australia (including the Indigenous population) and internationally, and adapts behaviour appropriately.
LO4. 4. Interdisciplinary effectiveness List and understand the roles of the health and education professionals that may be involved in working with children and adults in a variety of clinical and community contexts including early education centres and in aged care. Work within the scope of speech pathology practice with novice level* supervision through recognition and respect of personal and professional boundaries.
LO5. 5. An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity - Self-appraise own conduct in clinical and community contexts with guidance to a novice level* in accordance with professional ethical standards as described in the Speech Pathology Australia, Code of Ethics (2020). - Develop and maintain a collaborative, professional working relationship with clients, families, professional groups and others (e.g. novice/advanced student(s)). - Understand the need for lifelong learning and demonstrates commitment to ensuring continued development of competence as a speech pathologist, is open to learning from others and seeks mentoring and professional supervision. - Act with integrity and authenticity during interactions with others. - Develop a clear identity as a speech pathologist within a variety of team contexts and settings with novice-level* supervision. - Recognise and can assess how personal health and wellbeing influences their capacity to perform their professional role.
LO6. 6. Influence Advocate for clients, their families, speech pathology practices and education, including preschools and aged care.
LO7. 7. Leadership - Demonstrate capacity to play a range of roles in teams (e.g. leader, member). - Examine application of the supervisory process through interactions with the student peers and clinical educator.

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

Competency-based Occupational Standards for Speech Pathologists -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.1		Investigate and document the client’s communication and/or swallowing condition and explore the primary concerns of the client.
1.2		Identify the communication and/or swallowing conditions requiring investigation and use the best available scientific and clinical evidence to determine the most suitable assessment procedures in partnership with the client.
1.3		Administer speech pathology assessment relevant to the communication and/or swallowing condition.
1.4		Undertake assessment within the ethical guidelines of the profession and all relevant legislation and legal constraints, including medico-legal responsibilities.
2.1		Analyse and interpret speech pathology assessment data.
2.2		Identify gaps in information required to understand the client’s communication and swallowing issues and seek information to fill those gaps.
2.3		Determine the basis for or diagnosis of the communication and/or swallowing condition and determine the possible outcomes.
2.4		Report on analysis and interpretation.
2.5		Provide feedback on results of interpreted speech pathology assessments to the client and/or significant others and referral sources, and discuss management.
3.1		Use integrated and interpreted information (outlined in Unit 2) relevant to the communication and/or swallowing condition, and/or the service provider’s policies and priorities to plan evidence-based speech pathology practice.
3.2		Seek additional information required to plan evidence-based speech pathology practice.
3.3		Discuss long-term outcomes and collaborate with the client and/or significant others to decide whether or not speech pathology strategies are suitable and/or required.
3.4		Establish goals for intervention in collaboration with the client and significant others.
3.5		Select an evidence-based speech pathology approach or intervention in collaboration with the client and significant others.
3.6		Define roles and responsibilities for the management of the client’s swallowing and/ or communication condition.
3.7		Document speech pathology intervention plans, goals and outcome measurement.
4.1		Establish rapport and facilitate participation in speech pathology intervention.
4.2		Implement an evidence-based speech pathology intervention according to the information obtained from speech pathology assessment, interpretation and planning (see Units 1, 2, and 3).
4.3		Undertake continuing evaluation of speech pathology intervention and modify as necessary.
4.4		Document progress and changes in the speech pathology intervention, including outcomes, decisions and discharge plans.
4.5		Identify the scope and nature of speech pathology practice in a range of community and work place contexts.
4.6		Undertake preventative, educational and/or promotional projects or programs on speech pathology and other related topics as part of a team with other professionals.
5.1		Respond to service provider’s policies.
5.2		Use and maintain an efficient information management system.
5.3		Manage own provision of speech pathology services and workload.
5.4		Update, acquire and/or develop resources.
5.5		Consult and coordinate with professional groups and services.
5.6		Adhere to professionally accepted scientific principles in work practices.
5.7		Collaborate in research initiated and/or supported by others.
5.8		Participate in and collaborate on the evaluation of speech pathology services.
6.1		Develop, contribute to, and maintain professional and team based relationships in practice contexts.
6.2		Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of supervision applied to allied health/teaching assistants and in parent/caregiver education programs.
6.3		Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical education.
7.1		Uphold the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics and work within all the relevant legislation and legal constraints, including medico-legal responsibilities.
7.2		Participate in professional development and continually reflect on practice.
7.3		Demonstrate an awareness of formal and informal networks for professional development and support.
7.4		Advocate for self, client and the speech pathology profession.

Responding to student feedback

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

Aged care assignment has been changed due to difficulties with procuring placements

Additional information

This unit of study may require you to attend a teaching activity timetabled in teaching venues installed with the University’s Clinical Recording and Observation System (CROS) in the Susan Wakil Health Building. Students should be aware of the privacy and information management implications of this system. For more information, please refer to the University’s Privacy Statement.

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 one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before 30 September 2021, and
at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before 30 November 2021

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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