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SPCH13008 Management of Neurogenic Communication Conditions
Management of Neurogenic Communication Conditions
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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will continue your study of neurogenic communication conditions in children and adults. You will apply and integrate the concepts learned in SPCH13003 Assessment of Neurogenic Communication Conditions to the holistic management of neurogenic communication conditions, including the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework throughout the unit. You will learn current evidence-based management approaches for neurogenic speech, language, and cognitive communication conditions throughout this unit.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisites: SPCH13003 - Assessment of Neurogenic Communication Conditions  

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

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Website

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Class and Assessment Overview

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from In-class discussion with students, high ratings of the value of feedback, self reflection.

Feedback

Students commented that having 2 assessments, each weighted at 50%, resulted in high stress.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the unit coordinator review assessments to consider whether the requirements and tasks that form the current two assessments can be re-distributed across a minimum of three assessment tasks, with one due early in the term.

Feedback from SUTE ratings.

Feedback

Students indicated that requirements for the unit weren't always clear.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the unit coordinator engage students in discussion about the assessment requirements described in written and video task instructions on Moodle in the first in-person tutorial.

Feedback from In-class discussion with students.

Feedback

Students commented that the flipped classroom model can result in skipping week to week readings and lectures until an assessment requiring that knowledge is due.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the unit coordinator continue to reinforce the value of the flipped classroom model and consider adding knowledge checks at the beginning of each in-person tutorial.

Feedback from SUTE ratings.

Feedback

Students indicated that they valued the usefulness of the content taught and the helpfulness of the feedback provided.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the unit coordinator continue to use practical materials to apply evidence-based practice and continue to provide specific feedback on assessments.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

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Textbooks and Resources

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Academic Integrity Statement

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