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A Delta sets you apart as a teacher. It shows you are dedicated to both your students’ learning and your own. It gives you skills that will help you throughout your career.
What is the Delta?
The Delta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the highest level practical teaching qualification for English language teachers.
The Delta is an advanced blend of theory and practice that will deepen your knowledge and understanding of English language teaching. You will demonstrate your ability to plan, teach and evaluate learning.
It is a level 7 qualification, the same level as a Master’s Degree. The Delta requires you to have an advanced level of English: C1+ on the CEFR and have a minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience. Test your English level.
Delta is awarded by Cambridge English, part of the University of Cambridge.
Why gain the Delta qualification?
With a Delta you can step up to more challenging roles with confidence and it is a foundation for senior teachers, teacher trainers and managers.
The Delta is a requirement for senior academic management roles at British Council accredited schools in the UK.
3 steps to your Delta
The Delta award has three modules which are assessed separately. Once you have passed all three modules, you are Delta qualified. The modules can be studied separately or at the same time. There is no time limit in which you have to take the three modules. They can be studied in any order.
Delta modules explained
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Module 1 focuses on extending and developing candidates’ knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning English in a range of contexts.
Topics include:
- Different teaching approaches and methodologies
- Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
- Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
Assessment: written exam
Module 2 focuses on developing awareness and expertise in the principles and professional practice of teaching English in a range of contexts.
You will research and write essays on English language systems and skills development, and plan and teach lessons based on your research. During the course you are observed and will receive developmental feedback on your teaching and will also observe other teachers.
Topic include:
- Preparation for teaching
- Managing and supporting learning
- Lesson preparation and teaching
- The language learner and the language learning context
- Evaluating, selecting and using resources and materials for teaching purposes
- Observe and evaluate other teachers’ lessons
Assessment: Portfolio of coursework (including background essays, observed lessons and a professional development assignment).
Module 3 focusses on needs analysis, syllabus design, course planning and assessment.
You will carry out an independent investigation, leading to the design of a course programme related to a specialism.
Some of the specialisms include:
- Teaching Exam Classes
- Business English
- Teaching Young Learners
- English for Specific Purposes
- Teaching English to learners with special requirements
Assessment: written assignment
Module 3 ELT Management can only be booked as part of the Blended 123 package or taken as a single Delta module. You can choose to take this as an additional module even if you have completed your Delta.
This module focuses on situation analysis, planning and implementing change. You will carry out an independent situation analysis, leading to the design of a change proposal in one of the following specialisms:
- Academic management
- Human resource management
- Customer service
- Marketing
To successfully complete this module, you will need to have access to management data from a relevant language teaching context.
Assessment: written assignment
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