SPEECH 3005 - Speech Pathology Industry Honours Project 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

In this course, students will learn how to initiate, scope and plan health and human services projects effectively to ensure that projects are undertaken to meet objectives within specific resource and time constraints. Students will apply and extend knowledge and skills developed in the first and second year research and evidence-based practice courses as well as speech pathology specific courses to develop a project proposal informed by a critical literature review. Students will develop ethical, critical thinking and communication and teamwork skills required to understand, analyse and conduct health and human services projects, by working independently and collaboratively.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code SPEECH 3005
    Course Speech Pathology Industry Honours Project 1
    Coordinating Unit Speech Pathology
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 2 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites HLTH SC 2400
    Restrictions Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
    Course Description In this course, students will learn how to initiate, scope and plan health and human services projects effectively to ensure that projects are undertaken to meet objectives within specific resource and time constraints. Students will apply and extend knowledge and skills developed in the first and second year research and evidence-based practice courses as well as speech pathology specific courses to develop a project proposal informed by a critical literature review. Students will develop ethical, critical thinking and communication and teamwork skills required to understand, analyse and conduct health and human services projects, by working independently and collaboratively.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Timothea Lau

    Course Coordinator: Dr Abi Thirumanickam
    Phone: +61 8 8313 2316
    Email: abi.thirumanickam@adelaide.edu.au
    Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Develop knowledge of team project management theory and processes.
    2 Critically review team project management theory and processes in relation to team project design.
    3 Critically appraise relevant literature to justify an industry-based project proposal.
    4 Integrate team project management theory and processes with speech pathology knowledge and skills to plan substantial industry-based projects in collaboration with peers.
    5 Develop an industry-based project proposal integrating principles of academic integrity and ethical conduct.
    6 Use professional communication to deliver their industry-based project proposal in a variety of formats to relevant audiences.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2, 3, 4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    6

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1, 2, 3, 5, 6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    -

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    3, 5, 6

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    4, 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Dwyer, J., Stanton, P., & Thiessen, V. (2019). Project management in health and community services. Routledge.
    Online Learning
    All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The course is designed with blended learning opportunities, allowing students to learn and apply their knowledge in a variety of platforms and settings, encouraging engagement both on and off campus. Students will be required to complete online activities available on My Uni prior to their weekly workshop. Workshops will provide students with content that they will be able to practice and apply. Content will be delivered in an integrated manner, as topics overlap and are closely linked
    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary
    Section 1: Contextualising a Multi-Level Approach
    • Introduction to health and wellbeing
    • Determinants of health
    • Australian health system
    Section 2: Determinants of Health and Wellbeing
    • Biological factors
    • Individual lifestyle factors
    • Living and working conditions
    • Social and community networks
    • Indigenous health
    Section 3: Approaches to Improving Health and Wellbeing
    • Primary health care
    • Health promotion
    • Public health
    • Global health
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    Assignment 1 Formative & Summative
    (hurdle requirement)
    10% 1, 6
    Assignment 2 Summative 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Assignment 3 Summative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Assignment 4 Summative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Continuous assessment Formative & Summative 10% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Students to follow Team Learning Agreement proforma to record team names and contact information, expectations, assignment of tasks in the group, communication and participation expectations and processes to deal with conflict.

    Please note that Assignment 1 is a must-pass hurdle assessment.
    Assessment Detail
    Assignment 1: Team Learning agreement (Hurdle)
    • Groups to submit written Team Learning agreement outlining project, team roles and tasks
    Assignment 2: Project Charter
    • Groups to submit 3000 word written Project Charter outlining and describing project, objectives and stakeholders
    • 750 words per student
    Assignment 3: Oral Presentation
    • 30 min team oral presentation
    • Students to peer mark and submit feedback

    Assignment 4: Final Team Project Plan
    • 6000 word team project plan, approx. 1500 words per student
    Continuous Assessment 5: Interactive Student Wiki
    • Students to write 100 word reflective entry weekly
    • Peers to comment on reflections
    Submission
    Detailed information on assessment task submission can be found in the MyUni website for this course.
    Please note that Assignment 1 is a must-pass hurdle assessment.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
    GradeGrade reflects following criteria for allocation of gradeReported on Official Transcript
    Fail A mark between 1-49 F
    Third Class A mark between 50-59 3
    Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B
    Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A
    First Class A mark between 80-100 1
    Result Pending An interim result RP
    Continuing Continuing CN

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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