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CAUD8015 – Principles of Management of Childhood Deafness

2021 – Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Cath McMahon
Margaret Wood
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
CAUD8009 and CAUD8010
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit explores the effect of hearing impairment and/or language disorders in the early years on a range of outcomes in children - including the development of spoken language, psychosocial well-being and socio-cultural identity. The effects of early and effective management are described, including the principles of family-centred practice, and current Australian practice described through the lens of the major service provider organisations who manage hearing loss for this population (Hearing Australia, Next Sense, The Shepherd Centre) and community support organisations.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Discuss and apply the principles of family-centred practice in the field of early intervention or general management of childhood disorders.
  • ULO2: Explain the effects of hearing disorders on speech and language development and other key functional outcomes in children.
  • ULO3: Understand and apply different medical, educational and audiological strategies used to manage the effects of hearing loss in children using a case study approach.
  • ULO4: Outline the role of the audiologist in providing amplification and related services to children with permanent or ongoing hearing loss, with particular reference to the service model used in Australia.

General Assessment Information

The essay will be assessed using the Master of Clinical Audiology standard rubric, whereas the practice-based exercise will be assessed using a modified version of the rubric.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Essay 20% No 01/10/2021
Practice-based exercise 40% No 22/10/2021
Examination 40% No University Examination Weeks

Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 01/10/2021
Weighting: 20%

This essay aims to assess your understanding of the different approaches to facilitating outcomes in children with hearing loss. The details of the essay will be provided to you at the beginning of the semester. It will be assessed according to the assessment criteria outlined. The essay should be no more than 2000 words (excluding references and citations).


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Explain the effects of hearing disorders on speech and language development and other key functional outcomes in children.
  • Understand and apply different medical, educational and audiological strategies used to manage the effects of hearing loss in children using a case study approach.
  • Outline the role of the audiologist in providing amplification and related services to children with permanent or ongoing hearing loss, with particular reference to the service model used in Australia.

Practice-based exercise

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 22/10/2021
Weighting: 40%

This practice-based task aims to assess your ability to apply principles of family-centred practice and to identify appropriate educational and audiological recommendations to two clinical cases. It will be assessed according to the standard assessment criteria provided for the Master of Clinical Audiology program.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Discuss and apply the principles of family-centred practice in the field of early intervention or general management of childhood disorders.
  • Explain the effects of hearing disorders on speech and language development and other key functional outcomes in children.
  • Understand and apply different medical, educational and audiological strategies used to manage the effects of hearing loss in children using a case study approach.

Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: University Examination Weeks
Weighting: 40%

The aim of this exam is to assess your apply to apply the concepts learnt within this unit to case studies. This will be held within the standard examination time period.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Discuss and apply the principles of family-centred practice in the field of early intervention or general management of childhood disorders.
  • Explain the effects of hearing disorders on speech and language development and other key functional outcomes in children.
  • Understand and apply different medical, educational and audiological strategies used to manage the effects of hearing loss in children using a case study approach.
  • Outline the role of the audiologist in providing amplification and related services to children with permanent or ongoing hearing loss, with particular reference to the service model used in Australia.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

The delivery of the lectures is assumed to be online given the changing COVID restrictions. However, any updates will be posted. All lectures will be recorded with the lecturer's permission. In cases where this is not given, students will be informed prior, and lecture notes will be provided.

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Results

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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook