Paediatric Language and Literacy PG (11981.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Intensive |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Speech Pathology | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Evaluate and integrate knowledge from a range of practice-based sources and assessments to determine a diagnosis of language delay/disorder in young people;
2. Plan and provide safe, quality, culturally responsive, holistic, ethical and evidence-based assessment procedures for language and literacy disorders in young people;
3. Analyse, interpret, diagnose and report on assessments of language and literacy in young people to facilitate differential diagnosis;
4. Adapt communication to expertly explain assessment outcomes to diverse audiences; and
5. Work collaboratively with individuals, families and communities to plan person/family-centred, evidence-based, ethical, and culturally responsive speech pathology services for language and literacy disorders in young people.
Graduate attributes
1. 萝莉视频 graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. 萝莉视频 graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. 萝莉视频 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. 萝莉视频 graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. 萝莉视频 graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. 萝莉视频 graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. 萝莉视频 graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
4. 萝莉视频 graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways
Prerequisites
10266 Foundations of Communication Science PG AND12269 Speech Pathology 1 PG or 10268 Clinical Speech Pathology 1 PG
Corequisites
11980 Speech Disorders Across the Life Span PGIncompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Intensive | Dr Jacqui McKechnie |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | Intensive | Dr Jacqui McKechnie |
Required texts
Required texts:
Paul, R., Norbury, C., & Gosse, C. (2017) Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence. 5th edition.Elsevier Health Sciences.
Additional resources:
Gillon, G (2018) (2nd ed) Phonological Awareness: From research to practice.
McCauley, R. Fey, M. & Gillam, R (2017) (2nd ed) Treatment of Language Disorders in Children.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial Intelligence
- Guided - Students will be guided in how GenAI must/may be used in completing the assessment as detailed in the unit outline and assessment instructions. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at 萝莉视频
- Each assessment task will have it's own statement regargding use of GenAI. In this unit, GenAI is ONLY permitted for the creation of a therapy resource in the treatment planning assessment task.
Moderation
Assessments will be moderated in accordance with the Faculty of Health Moderation Guidelines before they are returned to students. A copy of the guidelines can be found on 萝莉视频Learn.
Please submit your assignment online through 萝莉视频Learn.
Please ensure you only provide your student ID number. Do NOT put your name on your assignment.
Special assessment requirements
To pass this unit, student must achieve an overall grade above 50%.
Supplementary assessment
Students are not eligible for a supplementary assessment for any of the tasks in this unit.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at 萝莉视频. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
萝莉视频 students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
萝莉视频 uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the , , and 萝莉视频 (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Attendance, in person, at the intensives is compulsory.
Participation in workshops is mandatory so that students develop skills in assessment planning, data analysis, intervention planning, presenting case-based information, and giving and receiving feedback from peers and lecturers. Students must attend at least 80% of workshops online or in person.
Attendance in person or electronically at lectures is advised so that questions about theory and research evidence can be addressed ahead of the practical application activities which will be completed during the workshop.
International students must be present in person in the physical classroom in order to be compliant with visa requirements.
Required IT skills
Real time meetings using Zoom may also be required when shared access to video and audio is required for clinical learning. Familiarity using YouTube to upload unlisted videos and share private links with the class is also advised.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
