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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 DELTA. This internationally recognised qualification helps
you to
deepen your understanding of the principles and practice of
teaching the English Language to
adults exa!ine your current practices and beliefs
apply the results of your learning and reflection to your
current teaching position and !ore seniorroles.
How does DELTA relate to TEFL/TESOL?"TE#L" or "TE$%L" are ter!s
often used to describe qualifications for English Language
teachers. DELTA,the advanced TE$%L&TE#L qualification for
practising English Language teachers, 'as previously kno'nas DTE#LA
and the "($A diplo!a".
Who is DELTA for?)ou !ay 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 'ish to extend your professionalexperience and accept ne'
responsibilities as it not only de!onstrates a co!!it!ent to the
profession, butis also proof of your ability.)ou !ay be looking for
an opportunity to increase your understanding of the principles and
practice ofEnglish Language teaching to help i!prove your overall
perfor!ance in the classroo!. As part of this
process, DELTA courses encourage you to analyse your existing
practices and beliefs. They also help youto 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?)ou can take DELTA full ti!e *typically
t'o to three !onths+, or part ti!e *fro! six !onths to over ayear+.
)our course features a balance of theory and practice to enhance
your understanding of the EnglishLanguage, 'hile exa!ining 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 classroo!
co!pletion of a range of practically focused 'ritten
assign!ents
an extended assign!ent
a 'ritten exa!ination.
There are six !ain units of learning nderstanding, kno'ledge and
a'areness of language
The background to teaching and learning English at adult
level
(esources and !aterials
-orking in the classroo!
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Evaluation, !onitoring and assess!ent
rofessional develop!ent
As part of your course you should expect /01 contact hours 'ith
fello' candidates and course tutors andten hours of teaching
adults. #our of these lessons are supervised and assessed by a
course tutor and one isexternally assessed. In addition you have
ten hours" directed observation of lessons, 'ith five of these
beinglive lessons taught by experienced teachers. )ou spend around
211 hours on reading, research andassign!ent 'riting.
There are three co!ponents of assess!ent
/. 3ourse'ork There are seven course'ork assign!ents. $ix of
these are internally assessed4 the seventh isexternally assessed.
In addition there is overall external !oderation of your course'ork
by3a!bridge E$%L.
0. Extended assign!entThe extended assign!ent is a case study of
a learner. It is supervised by the centre and externally!arked.
2. -ritten exa!inationThe 'ritten exa!ination is externally set
and !arked.
To be a'arded the Diplo!a, you !ust pass all three co!ponents.
There are t'o grades 5 ass andDistinction.
Who recognises DELTA?DELTA is accepted throughout the 'orld by
organisations 'hich e!ploy English Language teachers. The3a!bridge
DELTA has been accredited by the 6ualifications and 3urriculu!
Authority *63A+ as aDiplo!a in Teaching E$%L at level 7 on the
8ational 6ualifications #ra!e'ork. DELTA is also integratedinto
so!e 9A progra!!es. 3a!bridge E$%L also 'orks 'ith international
ELT organisations to ensurethe acceptance of DELTA globally.
Am I eligi le to a!!l"?Ideally you should
have at least t'o years" full ti!e */,011 hours+ experience of
teaching English to adults 'ithin the past five years
have a range of teaching experience in different contexts and at
different levels
be a graduate and&or have an initial teaching
qualification
have a standard of English 'hich 'ill enable you to teach at a
range of levels.
3entres !ay still accept you if you do not strictly !eet all of
these require!ents but can de!onstrate thatyou 'ould be likely to
co!plete the course successfully. This is entirely at your centre"s
discretion.
DELTA courses are designed by individual centres, based on
specifications produced by 3a!bridge E$%L.
#!dated DELTA from Se!tem er $%%&
#ollo'ing a co!prehensive revie', a !odular DELTA syllabus is
being produced, 'hich 'ill replace thecurrent syllabus fro!
$epte!ber 011:.
;ere is a su!!ary of the benefits.
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#lexible entry points for candidates.
DELTA can be taken in stages over a period of ti!e that can fit
'ith career and otherco!!it!ents.
%pportunity to focus on specialist teaching, e.g. teaching young
learners, business English.
9ore flexible delivery, e.g. blended learning options.
Individual !odules can be taken as part of a progra!!e of
continuous professional develop!ent*3 D+.
3ertificates for partial achieve!ent, e.g. develop!ent as
general English teacher.
