Delta Exam

For whom• Experienced and not so experienced

English language teachers to progress further in their careers.

• 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.

Structure

1)Module One-Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching

2)Module Two-Developing Professional Practice

3)Module Three- Option 1: Extending Practice and ELT SpecialismOption 2: English Language Teaching Management

Module 1• 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 • AssessmentModule One is assessed through a written examination

– two 90-minute written papers with a 30-minute break between each paper. The examination is externally set and marked.

Module 2• focuses on the principles and practice of planning and

teaching.• Content areas• The language learner and the language learning

context • Preparation for teaching English to language learners • 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 essays and an externally assessed lesson observation.

Module 3• Option1: Extending Practice and ELT Specialism (20

credits) This module focuses on needs analysis, syllabus design,

course planning and assessment in the context of a selected specialism.

• Option 2: English Language Teaching Management – NEW (20 credits)

This module focuses on needs analysis, syllabus design, course planning and assessment in the context of a selected specialism

• Assessment• Module Three is assessed through an extended written

assignment. For Option 1, the assignment is focused on a specialist area of teaching and learning (e.g. English for academic purposes, teaching exam classes, young learners, one-to-one teaching) chosen by the candidate. For Option 2, candidates complete an assignment on their chosen ELT management specialism. The extended assignment is externally marked.

Results

• Each module has three grades: Pass, Pass with Merit and Pass with Distinction. Successful completion of all three Delta modules confers the status of the Delta qualification for which a separate certificate is awarded.

• Cambridge ESOL sends results to your centre two months after you have completed a module. Your certificate is sent to your centre one month after you have received results