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
International House Dnipro has been operating since 1997, pioneering the communicative method in learning English within Ukraine. The school welcomes young learners and adults IH Dnipro fosters an individual approach to each client, taught by qualified teachers who we aim to become partners in learning the language.
IH Dnipro is obsessed with quality lesson planning and continuous professional development for teachers. Academic support at International House Dnipro is provided by Ukrainian specialists in methodology and is organized so teachers can plan and discuss each lesson step by step.
Every week all teachers take part in methodology training, and take an active role in international IH conferences. We understand that any organization is formed by the people who work in it. They are her heart, her success, her image, her present and her future. Thanks to its traditions, moral values and principles, we have created in IH Dnipro an oasis of culture, education, professionalism and human relationships.
Dnipro is a large city on the Dnieper river. This huge river, the fourth largest in Europe, flows through Russia, Belarus and Ukraine and into the Black sea.
Wide streets and squares, and open wide river front promenades and river islands with abundant trees make Dnipro a very pleasant city. It is a business and political centre, with a wide range of artistic and cultural events as you would expect from a city of around a million people.
If you are into sport, the Dnipro football team is in Ukraine’s premier league.
