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Delta Information
The Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults has undergone its first major revision since it was introduced in 1998.
Under the revised scheme, the DELTA now consists of three separate modules and this modular framework aims to provide an accessible professional development programme with flexible entry points. Candidates may choose to do any or all of the modules and have the opportunity to focus on a specialist area of teaching in Modules Two and Three. Each module is assessed independently and is separately certificated. Achievement of a Pass in all three modules confers the status of a full Delta qualification.
The scheme is administered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate who approve centres to run courses for Module 2, and every course is moderated by an external assessor.
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What are the different modules?
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So, what does this mean in practice?
Module 1
Key areas of content cover language acquisition, different approaches and methodologies, problems that learners have with language and language skills and principles of assessment. During the course, we will focus on these areas and on examination techniques so that you will be ready to sit the examination in the month immediately following the end of the course.
Module 2
Key areas of content cover the language learner and context, evaluating, selecting and exploiting resources and materials and managing and supporting learning. You will also observe and evaluate other teachers' lessons and look at opportunities for your own professional development.
Our courses have input sessions on the key content areas in the mornings, and teaching/observation in the afternoons.
The module includes both non-assessed (e.g. observations) and assessed work. The assessed work consists of five assignments, four of which include an assessed teaching component. One of the assignments which includes a teaching component is externally assessed, all the other assignments are internally assessed and externally moderated.
Module 3
Key areas of content cover the principles of syllabus design, designing syllabus and teaching programmes to meet the needs of learners in a specific context, the principles and practice of testing and assessment and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and quality of courses and programmes of study.
Candidates complete a written assignment on a specialism relevant to their current or intended teaching context and this assignment consists of the design and evaluation of a short course programme.
During the course we will look at principles of syllabus design and the requirements of the assignment, so that you can complete and submit it in the month following the end of the course.
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First you need to complete the application form and the pre-interview task. Submit these and we will arrange an interview. We prefer you to come to ITTC for your interview, but if this is impractical we may be able to arrange a telephone interview. At the interview you will have the opportunity to meet some of the tutors and tour the school. You will discuss the requirements of the DELTA and your previous teaching experience and do some work on language awareness. The tutor conducting the interview will then be able to assess how much preparation you will need to do for your course. Remember the interview is a two-way process, and will be your chance to find out everything you need to know.
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ITTC has been running Cambridge Diploma courses since 1984 and offers two full-time courses and one part-time course every year. Our pass rate has been consistently well above the world wide average and has varied between 63% and 89% for candidates passing at the first attempt. The course tutors at ITTC are all highly qualified with a wide range of experience. Tutors involved on DELTA courses will often be assessors or examiners for UCLES. Have a look at the staff. You will have all the facilities you need to complete the course successfully - we have a comprehensive library with all the materials you need for your research, and a modern networked multi-media centre. Have a look around the building.
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