SPCH13009 - Multi-Modal Communication

General Information

Unit Synopsis

In this unit you will learn how to apply the models and principles of Multi-Modal Communication for people with complex communication needs across the lifespan. You will also learn about Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems including oral, manual and assistive technologies. You will be required to analyse and evaluate assessment approaches to create therapy techniques and management strategies for children and adults. Theoretical frameworks including the Participation Model, principles of evidence based practice and interprofessional practice will be integrated throughout the unit.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 3
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

    Pre-requisites:

    SPCH13003 Neurogenic Communication Disorders 1

    SPCH13012 Voice Across the Lifespan

    Co-requisites:

    SPCH13008 Neurogenic Communication Disorders 2

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2024

Term 2 - 2024 Profile
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Case Study 50%
2. Oral Examination 50%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2023 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 60.00% response rate.

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.

Source: Student discussion and staff reflection
Feedback
Students benefited from reviewing real-life case studies as a way to apply theory to practice.
Recommendation
The unit should continue to embed real case studies focused on individuals who have complex communication needs.
Action Taken
The unit coordinator continued to embed real case studies throughout the unit to support student learning.
Source: Have Your Say Survey
Feedback
Students wanted more time spent on each topic to assist in their consolidation of new information.
Recommendation
The unit coordinator should review the content taught as part of Multi-Modal Communication and aim to update topics which may require more time or elaboration due to complexity.
Action Taken
This unit was redesigned in 2023 so that multi-modal communication was taught over 12 weeks instead of over 7 weeks. This allowed students to spend more time on each topic and consolidate new information.
Source: SUTE comments
Feedback
Utilising real augmentative and alternative communication systems in the tutorials supported students' understanding of multi-modal communication.
Recommendation
It is recommended that students have access to a range of real augmentative and alternative communication systems during the face to face tutorials.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: SUTE comments
Feedback
Students would prefer the two assessment tasks to be broken into several, smaller assessment tasks.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the unit coordinator review the number and format of the current assessment tasks.
Action Taken
Nil.
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Evaluate information to develop and justify holistic assessment plans for clients with complex communication needs.
  2. Create holistic, person-centred management plans that are based on the analysis of assessment data and principles of multi-modal communication.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the diverse role of speech pathologists through implementation of advocacy, principles of training, and community centred practice.
  4. Justify decision making with reference to evidence-based practice and the participation model.


Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Case Study • •
2 - Oral Examination • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • • •
8 - Ethical practice • • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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