DELTA (Diploma in teaching English to speakers of other languages) is a detailed and comprehensive course that covers advanced theory and practice to help you develop in your teaching career.
DELTA is a qualification from Cambridge English Assessment, which is part of the University of Cambridge.
You need at least one year’s experience to make the most of it, although many people take it after a number of year’s experience in the classroom. If you are planning to progress into academic management a DELTA is a very good idea. In some schools it will be a prerequisite.
There are three modules, which you can take in any order.
DELTA Module 1
DELTA Module 1 is “Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching”. This is the examined module, and is primarily theoretical. Topics are
- Theory of language acquisition and language teaching
- Different teaching approaches and methodologies
- Language systems and linguistic problems
- Language skills
- Resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
- Assessment concepts and terminology
Beacuse this module is examined, some people benefit from additional help with exam preparation and revision. We have an online course exactly for this. See here!
The Other Modules
Module 2 is “Developing Professional Practice”. It is assessed with a portfolio of coursework and assessed lesson observations.
Module 3 is independent research on either an ELT specialism or management. It is assessed by a written dissertation.
DELTA Module 2
DELTA Module 2 is “Developing Professional Practice”. It is assessed with a portfolio of coursework and assessed lesson observations. Topics covered are:
- The learner and learning context
- Preparing to teach
- Using resources and materials in the classroom
- Managing and supporting learning
- Evaluating lesson planning
- Observing lessons
- Professional development
DELTA Module 3
DELTA Module 3 is independent research on either an ELT specialism or management. It is assessed by a written dissertation
About the school
IH Almaty is a large school, with centres in various neighbourhoods around the city.
Our school was approved by Cambridge Assessment English (former ESOL) to deliver CELTA in 2007, and later, in 2019, all DELTA Modules: M1, M2 and M3 were added to our range of international professional development courses.
In 2009 we received accreditation for running the IHCYLT-International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teens, and, since that time, we have been successfully training both novice and experienced teachers in delivering YL classes communicatively.
Our teachers teach general english courses for adults and younger learners, exam-classes, and business English courses for companies and executives.
How ever you would like to develop your teaching skills, there will be an opportunity at IH Almaty! Staff have the opportunity to move between different areas of the company, and academic and support staff have room for development and promotion. Teachers & trainers are encouraged to give seminars, write articles, conduct action research,etc, as part of their own CPD.
Come to Almaty to find ten differences between mountains and hills and do your CELTA or DELTA with an excellent international team of trainers!
