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CSCD5074: SLP Clinical Research and Leadership

Intensive August, 2023 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Students will learn how to provide leadership to a range of consumers including speech pathology students, clients, allied health/education assistants, volunteers, other professionals, and policy makers to ensure the provision of the highest quality speech pathology services. Students will conduct research and learn to proactively advocate and communicate this research evidence for speech pathology practice to a range of consumers.

Unit details and rules

Unit code CSCD5074
Academic unit Communication Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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CSCD5068 and CSCD5069 and CSCD5070 and CSCD5075
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Tricia McCabe, tricia.mccabe@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment group assignment Policy briefing
Written task - please see Canvas for details
40% Week 03
Due date: 14 Aug 2023 at 23:59

Closing date: 10 Sep 2023
3 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment Podcast on your policy brief
Recorded submitted task (paired) - please see Canvas for details
20% Week 04
Due date: 21 Aug 2023 at 23:59

Closing date: 17 Sep 2023
10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO6
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Mentoring reflection
Skills demonstration, feedback & reflection on mentoring - see Canvas
40% Week 05
Due date: 28 Aug 2023 at 23:59

Closing date: 25 Sep 2023
800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Each task will be assessed using an individual rubric which is available in Canvas to current students.

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2021 (Schedule 1).

Overall grades are as below and are taken from sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades. 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 code

Result name

Mark range

Description

HD

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

DI

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

CR

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

PS

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

FA

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

AF

Absent fail

0 - 49

When you haven’t completed all assessment tasks or met the attendance requirements.

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.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance and participation are expected for all classes. 

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

Greenhalgh. T.M., et al (2020). Understanding research methods for evidence based practice in health (2nd ed). Wiley (or 1st Ed; 2016)

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. understand how to use leadership skills (coaching, mentoring, sponsorship, training, managing, supervision) in a range of contexts (e.g. clients, students, employers, policy makers, the public)
  • LO2. mentor a novice speech pathology student to reflect on their own performance and learning and critically reflect on your own leadership in this experience, and elsewhere
  • LO3. demonstrate understanding of the complexity of the health and social care systems in Australia and use this information to advocate to policy makers and the public to change policy or service provision
  • LO4. generate possibilities for improvement of speech pathology practice using critically appraised research evidence, practice-based evidence and concepts of equity, justice and beneficence
  • LO5. use professional, culturally safe, and respectful oral and written communication skills across a range of genres when liaising with novice students, consumers, colleagues, external stakeholders and policy makers
  • LO6. develop, contribute to, and maintain collaborative, professional and team based working relationships which facilitate reciprocal learning in all professional experiences
  • LO7. comply with the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics (2020, and as revised) in your interactions with novice students, colleagues and the public and be able to consider ethical issues that arise from these interactions through the Code of Ethics lens.

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO2
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO3
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
LO4
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
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
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
LO5
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
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
LO6
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO7
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.6. Support development of the profession
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1 A Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2 A Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3 A Provide safe and quality services
1.4 A Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5 A Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6 A Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7 A Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1 A Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2 A Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3 A Plan personal development goals
2.5 A Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6 A Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7 A Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1 A Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.4 A Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.6 A Support development of the profession

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

Previous students have enjoyed this unit. The highlights were mentoring another student, considering a whole caseload, getting to grips with how speech pathology is funded and the details of appraising evidence.

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