Module manager: Dr Edward C Killan
Email: e.killan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
BSc (Hons) Audiology programme specification for entry onto level 2 study (typically completion of a minimum 120 Level 1 BSc (Hons) Audiology credits).
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The aim of this module is to provide students with a theoretical and practical overview of the assessment and (re)habilitation of neonates, infants and children with hearing impairment. Teaching is based around the journey of a (fictional) child and their family from diagnosis of hearing loss to their school age years, and will allow exploration of a range of topics via a flipped learning approach.
The aim of this module is to provide students with a theoretical and practical overview of the assessment and (re)habilitation of neonates, infants and children with hearing impairment.
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Discuss relevant epidemiological aspects of childhood hearing impairment
2. Understand important aspects of early years development
3. Propose age-appropriate audiological assessment and (re)habilitation strategies, including neonatal hearing screening
4. Evaluate the importance of multi-professional working and family friendly hearing services
5. Evaluate the role of the Teacher of the Deaf and educational options for children with hearing impairment
Teaching for this module will be based around the journey of a (fictional) child and their family from diagnosis of hearing loss to their school age years. Indicative topics include:
- Epidemiology of childhood hearing impairment
- Cognitive and linguistic development
- Neonatal hearing screening and the importance of early intervention
- Techniques for assessing hearing in neonates, infants and children
- Amplification strategies
- Ecological perspectives on childhood hearing impairment
- Family friendly hearing services
- Education options
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Seminar | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15 | ||
| Private study hours | 165 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Formative feedback will be provided via:
- Review of structured online independent learning during seminar sessions where students will be required to give formative group presentations based on structured tasks. Presentation topics will be aligned with question style of open book exam, I.e based around case study type activities.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Group presentation - 15 minutes | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Open Book exam | 3.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 14/03/2025
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