Innovative strategies for authentic assessment in online speech pathology education

Tracks
20-minute presentations
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
Room 9, First Floor

Overview

Dr Hamid Karimi and Ms Jennifer Smith


Details

⏫ Oral presentation
⏲️ 2:20–2:40 pm
⌛ 20-minutes
📚 Assumed knowledge of attendees: Intermediate (Some previous learning/working knowledge of topic e.g. treated a few cases)


Presenter

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Dr Hamid Karimi
Charles Darwin University

Innovative strategies for authentic assessment in online speech pathology education

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

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A speech pathologist with a wide range of experience teaching different units of study to undergraduate and postgraduate speech pathology students and with more than 18 years of hands-on experience in providing quality, family-centered assessment and intervention in adult and child settings. Effectively interact with students and clients across various cultural and ethnic groups. Complementary strengths in mentoring and supervising students in conducting research, developing individualized education goals, and practicing in the field of speech pathology. Have comprehensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology, good at statistical analysis and active in publishing books/chapter books and academic papers in professional peer-reviewed speech pathology journals.
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Ms Jennifer Smith
Charles Darwin University

Innovative strategies for authentic assessment in online speech pathology education

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

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Jennifer Smith is a Speech Pathologist and academic currently serving as Speech Pathology Practice Education Coordinator and Lecturer at Charles Darwin University. She holds a Master of Speech Pathology Studies from the University of Queensland. Jenny coordinates clinical placements for speech pathology students nationally and contributes to teaching within the Master of Speech Pathology program. Her work includes developing innovative placement models, including a telehealth student clinic in partnership with community disability services. Prior to academia, Jenny held senior clinical and leadership roles within Top End Health Service at Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital. Her clinical experience spans acute, rehabilitation, and geriatric care, with expertise in neurological communication disorders, dysphagia, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

Session chair

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Lauren Haskins
Let’s Grow Together


Student volunteer(s)

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Lilly-Rae Florey

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Grace Smith
UQ Student

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