Teacher Training

The Delta modules

Delta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a widely recognised qualification which helps you build better teaching practice and can lead to greater rewards and more career opportunities.

Course dates for 2012:	Delta course 2011
June 25 th — August 24 th with a week's break from July 23 rd to July 27 th
Delta course fee (Modules 1,2,3):
2000 GBP   The Cambridge exam fees are not included in the course fee and should be paid when candidates are entered for each module: Module One: 94,5 GBP Module Two: 115 GBP Module Three 66,75 GBP

Course details:

The full-time course lasts eight weeks with classes from Monday to Friday, from 12 pm to 8 pm.

Please note that all BKC-IH Moscow candidates will be entered for all three modules of the Delta, thus enabling them to obtain the full Delta qualification.

Delta Entry Requirements:

Centres are responsible for selecting candidates and should satisfy themselves that candidates have a profile of experience, skills and awareness in ELT that enables them to complete the course and all the assessed elements.

A candidate will normally:
• Have a minimum of two years full time (1200 hours) teaching experience of ELT to adults within the past five years;
• Have a range of teaching experience involving work in different contexts and experience of teaching candidates at different levels;
• Have undertaken some formal course of training in ELT to adults (e.g. CELTA);
• Be a highly proficient speaker of English.

It is the responsibility of individual centres to ensure that all candidates have an appropriate awareness of language and language competence in English which will enable them to follow the course and complete all the assessed elements successfully.

Delta application process:

Please contact BKC-IH Moscow Teacher Training Centre for the application form.

The deadline for applications is 16 March 2012. 

Delta course information

Delta aims:

The Delta offers candidates who have substantial experience of teaching English to adult speakers of other languages the opportunity to:

- Acquire new insights into this area and a deeper understanding of the principles and practice of ELT to adults;

- Examine their current practices and beliefs;
- Apply the results of their learning and reflection to their current professional lives and to circumstances beyond their present and previous teaching experience.

Delta modules:

There are three assessed components for the Delta: separate certification will be awarded for each.

The components are as follows:

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:

1. Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching
2. Different approaches and methodologies including current developments
3. Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
4. Language skills and learners' problems
5. Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
6. Key concepts and terminology related to assessment

Assessment

Module One is assessed through a written examination.

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:

1. The language learner and the language learning context
2. Preparation for teaching adult learners of English
3. Evaluating, selecting and using resources and materials for teaching purposes
4. Managing and supporting learning
5. Evaluation of lesson preparation and teaching
6. Observation/evaluation of other teachers’ lessons
7. 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.

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:

1. Research into specialist areas
2. Principles of syllabus design and implications for specific learning contexts
3. Designing syllabus and teaching programmes to meet the needs of learners in the specific context of the selected specialism
4. Course design and development in the specific context of the selected specialism
5. The principles and practice of testing and assessment and application to the candidate’s specialist area
6. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and quality of courses and programmes of study

Assessment

Module Three is assessed through an extended written assignment.

Please note that, as Module Three is assessed by written assignment; there are no practice papers associated with this test.

Further information about the Delta modules:

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/delta-modular.html