SPTH9123 Assignment 1: Concept Map – Child Voice
Joseph Campbell
GENERAL INFORMATION
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Create a hand-drawn OR digital concept map that captures those factors that might have contributed to the onset of Joseph’s particular vocal problems and the
implications of these factors for intervention.
Key elements to consider:
Concept map should be equivalent to A3 sized paper – consider that you will need to
submit your map online
Your map should be readable without zooming in
You can link between concepts using unidirectional and bidirectional arrows
Ensure you are using linking phrases/word for ALL links between concepts
Use colour coding, different shapes or sizes to emphasise the hierarchy of concepts
PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT
This assessment aims to give you practice in:
Adapting your professional, written communication using different formats
Understanding and integrating foundational concepts of speech pathology e.g.,
physical and psychosocial factors, into your decision-making process
Explaining the foundational principles of assessment and management of paediatric
voice
Demonstrating your reasoning and enquiry-based approach to a speech pathology
case study
AI PERMISSIONS
LIMITED USE OF AI – PLEASE NOTE, IF GRAMMARLY IS PERMITTED, A DRAFT OF
YOUR ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO LOADING INTO GRAMMARLY MUST BE AVAILABLE
AT THE REQUEST OF YOUR TOPIC COORDINATOR
Students may use AI in this assignment to:
- check grammar and edit work
- brainstorm and provide ideas regarding the structure of the document
Students are not permitted to use AI to create the concept map.
Please note that this is a case based on a real person. You must not upload any
client information in any form of AI, as this will constitute an ethical breach.
Students must complete the AI declaration form and submit with the assignment
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Step 1:
Establish your focus question/statement (related to the information above) and write it at the
top of your page, above your concept map. The information presented on your concept map
should answer this question.
Step 2:
Refer to the Concept Map resources on FLO and follow the steps to construct your map.
Your map should include:
A key showing any colour-coding
Clear organisation and structure that allows the reader to follow the ‘story’ you are trying
to tell
Clearly defined ‘main’ concepts that lead on to secondary concepts and then on to any
new hypotheses, or creative ideas that you would like to portray
Linking phrases/words for ALL links between concepts
Step 3:
Write a reference list on a separate document, with any sources that helped in your
construction of the map, including in the design and content.
Step 4:
Complete the AI declaration form and submit with the assignment.
FURTHER RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Concept Map Tutorials:
An Introduction to Concept Maps video is available to you in the SPTH9123 topic
site, and provides a brief overview of how to create concept maps
The following websites provide further detail on how to construct a concept map:
o What is a Concept Map – Lucidchart
o How to Construct a Concept Map
o Video – How to Make a Concept Map
Concept Mapping Software (for digital maps):
o Lucidchart Concept Mapping Software
o Creately
o Canva
o FigJam
o Miro
Assessment Exemplars:
Examples of previous students’ concept maps are provided on the FLO site – these
are not ‘perfect’ examples as every student will bring individual observations,
reflections and learnings, however can act as a guide.
Rubric:
While this course is an NGP, a rubric is provided and will be used in the marking of
this assessment. This rubric is useful to review, before completing this assignment
and provides information about the different levels of achievement for this task. It is
based on Biggs’ SOLO Taxonomy model. Please use this resource to further guide
your mapping.
Biggs, J. B. (John B., & Collis, K. F. (Kevin F. (1982). Evaluating the quality of learning :
the SOLO taxonomy (structure of the observed learning outcome) (1st ed.). Academic
Press.
Discussion Forum:
Please continue to post questions related to this assignment to the relevant
discussion forum. Any general assignment queries sent via email, will be referred to
the discussion forum, to allow other students to benefit from the responses.