Audiology in Education

This subject is not offered in 2008.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Comprehend the functions and components of hearing aids and cochlear implants
• Interpret the acoustical properties and representations of speech
• Analyse and evaluate the use of assistive devices
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate aided hearing and room acoustics in the classroom and to apply this to teaching strategies and device management.

Generic Skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Interpret audiometric information;
• Evaluate a range of assistive devices;
• Evaluate the acoustic environment of the classroom.