The Delta Modules
From October 2008, Delta becomes available as three separate modules, offering even greater flexibility and choice.
If you are already teaching English to speakers of other languages, and are seeking to build on your expertise… you need Delta.
Delta is a widely recognised qualification which helps you build better teaching practice and can lead to greater rewards and more career opportunities.
- Module One focuses on the background to teaching and learning.
- Module Two focuses on developing professional practice.
- Module Three focuses on a specialist option (e.g. Young Learners, English for Special Purposes, 1-1).
Who is Delta for?
You may be a graduate, or already hold an initial teaching qualification, and are considering furthering your career in English Language Teaching. The Delta modules are ideal if you wish to extend your professional experience and accept new responsibilities as they not only demonstrate a commitment to the profession, but also proof of your ability.
Module One
Understanding Language Skills for Teaching (20 credits)
This module looks at the theories behind how people learn languages and how they are taught
Units:
- Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language learning
- Different approaches and methodologies including current developments
- Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
- Language skills and learner’s problems
- Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources
- Key concepts and terminology related to assessment
Assessment
Module One is assessed via a written examination.
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Module Two
Developing Professional Practice (20 credits)
This module looks at the theory and practice of teaching and the different ways that environment, society and cultural affect the way that it works.
Units:
- The language learner and the language learning context
- Preparation for teaching adult learners of English
- Evaluating, selecting and using resources and materials for teaching purposes
- managing and supporting learning
- Evaluation of lesson preparation and teaching
- Observation/evaluation of other teacher’s lessons
- Professionalism and opportunities for professional development
Assessment
Module Two is assessed via a portfolio of coursework, including observed lessons, background written assignments, and an externally-assessed lesson observation
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Please note that, as Module two is assessed by coursework, there are no practice papers associated with this test.
Module Three
Extending practice and English language teaching specialisation (20 credits)
Units:
- Research into specialist areas
- Syllabus design: principles, influences on, methodological effects of, and major syllabus types as applied to the specific learning context
- Designing syllabus and teaching programmes to meet the needs of learners in the specific context of their selected specialisation
- Course design and development in the specific context of their selected specialisation
- The principles and practice of testing and assessment and application to the candidate’s specialist area
Assessment
Module Three is assessed via an extended written assignment.
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Please note that, as Module Three is assessed by written assignment, there are no practice papers associated with this test.
How do I register
The Delta Modules are available through the Cambridge ESOL world-wide centre network. You can find your nearest centre at www.CambridgeESOL.org/centres
Frequently Asked Questions about the Delta Modules
You can also find further information on the exam here: www.CambridgeESOL.org/DELTA
