What is Delta?
If you have substantial experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages, and are ready to progress your career, you need the Delta (Diploma in English Language Teaching To Adults). This internationally recognised advanced teaching qualification helps you to:
- deepen your understanding of the principles and practice of teaching the English language to adults
- examine your current practices and beliefs
- apply the results of your learning and reflection to your current teaching position and more senior roles.
Who is Delta for?
You may be a graduate, or already hold an initial teaching qualification, and are considering Delta as a route to further career progression. The qualification is ideal if you wish to extend your professional experience and accept new responsibilities as it not only demonstrates a commitment to the profession, but is also proof of your ability.
You may be looking for an opportunity to increase your understanding of the principles and practice of English Language teaching to help improve your overall performance in the classroom. As part of this process, Delta courses encourage you to analyse your existing practices and beliefs. They also help you to apply the results of your learning and reflection both to your current professional life and to contexts beyond your present and previous teaching experience.
What does Delta involve?
You can take Delta full time (typically two months) or part time (approximately nine months).
Your course features a balance of theory and practice to enhance your understanding of the English Language, while examining in depth the principles of effective teaching and the practical skills required for teaching English to adult learners.
The course includes:
- teaching practice
- observation of experienced teachers in the classroom
- completion of a range of practically focused written assignments
- an extended assignment
- a written examination.
There are three modules to the Delta:
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.
Module One is assessed via an externally set and marked examination.
Module Two - Developing Professional Practice (20 credits)
This module focuses on developing the candidate's awareness and expertise in relation to the principles and professional practice of teaching English in a range of contexts.
Module Two is assessed through a portfolio of coursework , including observed lessons, background written essays and an externally-assessed written essay and lesson observation.
Module Three - Extending practice and English language teaching specialism (20 credits)
This module focuses on broadening the candidate's knowledge of a chosen specialism and developing understanding of syllabus design, testing and assessment.
Module Three is assessed through an extended written assignment marked externally.
Grading
Now that Delta is modular candidates are awarded a certificate upon successful completion of each module. Candidates will be awarded the complete Delta diploma upon successful completion of all three modules. There are three grades for the award — Pass, Merit and Distinction.
To find out when the next Delta course is, go to our Calendar page or click here. For more information on the Delta course at IH Dubai contact us at: teachertraining@ihdubai.com
For more information on the Delta qualification go to: www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/delta.html
To find out more about the Delta Syllabus: www.cambridgeesol.org/assets/pdf/delta_syllabus2008.pdf
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