The Delta Modules (Diploma in English Language Teaching)
The Delta modular framework
The 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.
- 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?
Delta Modules can be taken at any stage in a teacher's career. They are suitable for in-service teachers of English in a variety of teaching contexts e.g. adult, primary, or secondary teaching contexts, and are intended for an international audience of non-first language or first language teachers of English.
Candidates taking Delta Modules One, Two and Three will normally have an initial ELT qualification and will have had at least a year's ELT experience but these are not requirements. The Delta Modules may also be taken by:
- teachers who wish to refresh their teaching knowledge
- teachers who wish to review and update their practice
- teachers who wish to extend their expertise in a specialist area
Achievement of the Delta Modules prepares teachers for more senior teaching roles and facilitates progression to other qualifications such as MAs in Linguistics and Language Teaching. Some MA programmes will accept Delta credits (up to 20 credits for each module).
Module One
Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching (20 credits)
This module focuses on the background to teaching and learning English in a range of contexts.
Content areas:
- Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching
- Different approaches and methodologies including current developments
- Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
- Language skills and learners' problems
- Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
- Key concepts and terminology related to assessment
Assessment
Module One is assessed through a written examination.
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Module Two
Developing Professional Practice (20 credits)
This module tests knowledge of the elements of planning and preparing a lesson or a sequence of lessons and how to select and use resources and materials.
Content areas:
- 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 teachers’ lessons
- Professionalism and opportunities for professional development
Assessment
Module Two is assessed through 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 specialism (20 credits)
This module tests knowledge of classroom management and what happens in the classroom in terms of the language used by the teacher or learners, the roles of the teacher can fulfil and the ways in which the teacher can manage classroom events and interaction.
Content areas:
- Research into specialist areas
- Principles of syllabus design and implications for specific learning contexts
- Designing syllabus and teaching programmes to meet the needs of learners in the specific context of the selected specialism
- Course design and development in the specific context of the selected specialism
- The principles and practice of testing and assessment and application to the candidate’s specialist area
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and quality of courses and programmes of study
Assessment
Module Three is assessed through 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
