Overview
Background
Adriana Penman is a Senior Teaching-Focused Lecturer in Speech Pathology at The University of Queensland and the Deputy Director of Teaching and Learning for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS). Adriana is an experienced speech pathologist who has worked clinically in the areas of adult swallowing and communication disorders across the continuum of care and stuttering or fluency disorders across the lifespan. Adriana is passionate about sharing her knowledge, experience and expertise in these clinical areas through her teaching and research. She is a current member of Speech Pathology Australia and was the Co-Chair of the Asia Pacific Education Collaboration in Speech-Language Pathology (2022-2024).
Adriana's teaching and research programs are driven by the need to create innovative and authentic solutions such as embedding simulation-based learning within health professional curricula to support students’ preparation for practice. Adriana leads a program of research that aims to assist the growth of new graduates who are prepared for future success in speech pathology through their enriched student educational experiences. As a previous ITaLI Affiliate Academic, she is interested in embedding experiential learning opportunities such as simulation-based learning into university classrooms more broadly to assist student learning and engagement, and to build their confidence and readiness for placement. Additionally, within her Affiliate Academic role in 2023-2024, Adriana is the ITaLI representative on the UQ Fitness to Practise Working Party review which is necessitated to continue to guide and support students as developing practitioners.
Adriana's program of research is focussed on the investigation of teaching and learning practices within speech pathology and more broadly, within health science professions with a specific focus on graduate preparedness for placement and the transition to professional practice. She maintains national and international collaborations with a learning community of academics interested in scholarship of teaching. Adriana’s PhD (2021) investigated the use of simulation-based learning to prepare speech pathology students for clinical practice. Her research utilises mixed methodologies however, she has a particular interest in qualitative studies. Adriana is an active researcher in stuttering across the lifespan, teaching and student learning practices, practice education and simulation pedagogy. She is also interested in exploring students’ engagement in interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
Awards and Fellowships:
- UQ Award for Teaching Excellence (2024)
- Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (HaBS) Award for Teaching Excellence (2023)
- Higher Education Academy Fellow (2019)
- Faculty of Heath and Behavioural Sciences (HaBS) Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2018)
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) Early Career Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2017)
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) Commendation for Early Career Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2016)
Availability
- Dr Adriana Penman is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education (Primary), Queensland University of Technology
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Simulation-based learning
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Student education
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Stuttering across the lifespan
Research impacts
Adriana has collaborated with national and international teams to lead the embedding of simulation-based learning into health professional program curricula. This has been achieved through her knowledge and expertise in simulation-based learning and through the development of simulation-based learning programs and training guidelines that allow for translation into other contexts.
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Exploring allied health professional student and academic teacher experiences of teaching and learning clinical skills online in response to COVID-19
Forbes, Roma, Martin, Romany, Patterson, Freyr, Hill, Anne, Hoyle, Melanie, Penman, Adriana, Leung, Letizia, Smith, Sage and Mandrusiak, Allison (2021). Exploring allied health professional student and academic teacher experiences of teaching and learning clinical skills online in response to COVID-19. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 9 (1). doi: 10.53300/001c.24488
2021
Conference Publication
Development and outcomes of a simulation-based learning experience for speech pathology students in the management of adult stuttering
Penman, A., Hill, A. E., Hewat, S. and Scarinci, N. (2021). Development and outcomes of a simulation-based learning experience for speech pathology students in the management of adult stuttering. Speech Pathology Australia Conference, Online, 31 May - 2 June 2021.
2020
Journal Article
"I felt more prepared and ready for clinic": connections in student and clinical educator views about simulation-based learning
Penman, Adriana , Hill, Anne E., Hewat, Sally and Scarinci, Nerina (2020). "I felt more prepared and ready for clinic": connections in student and clinical educator views about simulation-based learning. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 7 (1). doi: 10.53300/001c.17204
2020
Journal Article
Speech pathology students’ perceived learning outcomes following participation in a fluency booster program
Penman, Adriana Marie, Brown, Nicola and Hill, Anne Elizabeth (2020). Speech pathology students’ perceived learning outcomes following participation in a fluency booster program. Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Professional Journal, 21 (2), 31-47. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v21i2.412
2020
Journal Article
Students’ perceptions of simulation-based learning in speech pathology: a pilot study
Penman, Adriana, Hill, Anne E., Hewat, Sally and Scarinci, Nerina (2020). Students’ perceptions of simulation-based learning in speech pathology: a pilot study. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 8 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.18552/ijpblhsc.v8i1.558
2020
Journal Article
Simulation can replace part of speech-language pathology placement time: a randomised controlled trial
Hill, Anne E., Ward, Elizabeth, Heard, Robert, McAllister, Sue, McCabe, Patricia, Penman, Adriana, Caird, Emma, Aldridge, Danielle, Baldac, Stacey, Cardell, Elizabeth, Davenport, Rachel, Davidson, Bronwyn, Hewat, Sally, Howells, Simone, Purcell, Alison and Walters, Joanne (2020). Simulation can replace part of speech-language pathology placement time: a randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2020.1722238
2020
Journal Article
A framework to support the development of quality simulation-based learning programmes in speech-language pathology
Hewat, Sally, Penman, Adriana, Davidson, Bronwyn, Baldac, Stacey, Howells, Simone, Walters, Joanne, Purcell, Alison, Cardell, Elizabeth, McCabe, Patricia, Caird, Emma, Ward, Elizabeth and Hill, Anne E. (2020). A framework to support the development of quality simulation-based learning programmes in speech-language pathology. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 55 (2) 1460-6984.12515, 1-14. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12515
2020
Journal Article
Clinical educators’ perceptions of students following a simulation-based learning program
Hewat, Sally, Walters, Joanne, Caird, Emma, Aldridge, Danielle, Penman, Adriana, Cardell, Elizabeth, Davenport, Rachel, Davidson, Bronwyn, Howells, Simone, McCabe, Patricia, Purcell, Alison, Ward, Elizabeth and Hill, Anne (2020). Clinical educators’ perceptions of students following a simulation-based learning program. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 4 (3). doi: 10.30707/tlcsd4.3/jrce8530
2019
Conference Publication
Simulation research in speech pathology: outcomes, lessons learned and translation into curricula
Hill, A.E., Ward, E., Penman, A., Caird, E., Aldridge, D., Davidson, B., Hewat, S., Walters, J., Howells, S., Purcell, A., McCabe, P., Davenport, R., McAllister, S., Cardell, E., Baldac, S. and Heard, R. (2019). Simulation research in speech pathology: outcomes, lessons learned and translation into curricula. Speech Pathology Australia Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 2 - 5 June 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Building a profession for the future: insights from the 2018 Clinical Education in Australia Project
Hewat, S., Walters, J., Hill, A., Penman, A., Attrill, S., Arnott, S., Nicholls, R. and Lewis, A. (2019). Building a profession for the future: insights from the 2018 Clinical Education in Australia Project. Asia Pacific Education Collaboration in Speech Language Pathology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 1 June 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Insights from clinical educators on their role in a simulation-based learning program
Hill, A.E., Davidson, B., Penman, A., Aldridge, D., Caird, E., Baldac, S., Cardell, E., Davenport, R., Hewat, S., Howells, S., McAllister, S., McCabe, P., Purcell, A., Walters, J. and Ward, E.C. (2019). Insights from clinical educators on their role in a simulation-based learning program. Asia Pacific Education Collaboration in Speech Language Pathology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 1 June 2019.
2018
Journal Article
An investigation of agreement between clinical educators and peers in rating speech pathology students’ interview skills
Reece, Hannah, Hill, Anne and Penman, Adriana (2018). An investigation of agreement between clinical educators and peers in rating speech pathology students’ interview skills. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 6 (2), 64-79. doi: 10.18552/ijpblhsc.v6i2.503
2018
Conference Publication
From university to the real world: reflections from speech pathology students and new graduates
Hewat, S., Walters, J., Hill, A., Penman, A., Attrill, A., Arnott, S., Nichols, R. and Lewis, A. (2018). From university to the real world: reflections from speech pathology students and new graduates. Speech Pathology Australia, Adelaide, 27-30 May 2017.
2018
Conference Publication
A stuttering simulation clinic embedded into program curricula: results across two student cohorts
Penman, A. M., Hill, A. E., Hewat, S. and Scarinci, N. (2018). A stuttering simulation clinic embedded into program curricula: results across two student cohorts. International Fluency Association Conference, Hiroshima, Japan, 13-16 July 2018.
2017
Conference Publication
Integrating simulation into your training curriculum: insights from implementation experiences.
Hill, A., Ward. E., Dudding, C. and Penman, A. (2017). Integrating simulation into your training curriculum: insights from implementation experiences.. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 8-11 November 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Can a proportion of clinical placement time be substituted with simulation? Results of an RCT
Hill, A., Ward. E., Penman, A., Caird, E., Baldac, S., Cardell, E., Davenport, R., Davidson, B., Heard, R., Hewat, S., Howells, S., McAllister, S., McCabe, P., Purcell, A. and Walters, J. (2017). Can a proportion of clinical placement time be substituted with simulation? Results of an RCT. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA USA, 8-11 November 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Do students perceive benefits from participating in a simulation clinic targeting adult speech pathology practice?
Hill, A., Ward. E., Penman, A., Caird, E., Baldac, S.,, Cardell, E., Davenport, R., Davidson, B., Heard, R., Hewat, S., Howells, S., McAllister, S., McCabe, P., Purcell, A. and Walters, J. (2017). Do students perceive benefits from participating in a simulation clinic targeting adult speech pathology practice?. Asia Pacific Conference on Speech Language and Hearing, Narita, Japan, 17-19 September 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Evaluation of stuttering simulation clinics to support students’ competency development: results across two student cohorts
Penman, A. M., Hill, A. E., Hewat, S. and Scarinci, N. (2017). Evaluation of stuttering simulation clinics to support students’ competency development: results across two student cohorts. Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing Conference, Narita, Japan, 17-19 September 2017.
2016
Conference Publication
Pilot data from a five day simulation clinic in adult speech pathology practice
Penman, A. M., Hill, A. E., Hewat, S. and Scarinci., N. (2016). Pilot data from a five day simulation clinic in adult speech pathology practice. International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 21-25 August 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Considering the integration of simulation into your clinical curriculum?: A practical approach to support this process
Hill, A. E., Penman, A. M., Davidson, B., Howells, S. and Baldac, S. (2016). Considering the integration of simulation into your clinical curriculum?: A practical approach to support this process. International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 21-25 August 2016.
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Adriana Penman is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the management of school aged children who stutter in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nerina Scarinci
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Doctor Philosophy
The co-designed development of a stuttering program for adults to collectively enhance knowledge, confidence and skills for people who stutter, speech pathology students, and practising speech pathologists
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Brooke-Mai Whelan, Dr Monique Waite
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Master Philosophy
Exploring current practices in the evaluation of interprofessional simulation-based learning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak
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Master Philosophy
Exploring student and practice educator experiences in feedback processes within clinical learning environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes
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Doctor Philosophy
Educational experience and work readiness of allied health students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes
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