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CAUD8015 – Principles of Management of Childhood Deafness
2022 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Cath McMahon
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CAUD8009 and CAUD8010
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| 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. |
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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 University has a standardised late penalty statement to be used across all written assessments. Please refer to the Assessment procedures for details and deadlines on grade appeals.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 20% | No | 30/09/2022 |
| Practice-based exercise | 40% | No | 21/10/2022 |
| Examination | 40% | No | During examination period |
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 30/09/2022
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: 21/10/2022
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: During examination period
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
Lectures and the workshop will be delivered in a hybrid manner. These will predominantly be face-to-face and a Zoom link will be provided for those who cannot attend. Where lecturers cannot attend in-person, these will be delivered exclusively on Zoom.
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- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook