Newcastle, United Kingdom
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 3
DELTA Module 3 is independent research on either an ELT specialism or management. It is assessed by a written dissertation
The Other Modules
Module 1 is “Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching”. This is the examined module, and is primarily theoretical.
Module 2 is “Developing Professional Practice”. It is assessed with a portfolio of coursework and assessed lesson observations.
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!
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
About the school
International House (IH) Newcastle is in a Grade I and II listed building. It has 16 classrooms with access to a large Personal Study Programme computer suite as well as a spacious students’ room/café. The school is in the heart of the city, close to a wide choice of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.
IH Newcastle is one of the most prestigious teacher training centres in the UK and has offered training to over 5,000 teachers since 1990.
All our trainers are CELTA and DELTA qualified and specialise in English language as well as a range of specialist teachers’ courses including; CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) for state school teachers, Advanced Methodology and EAL (English as an Additional language) courses.
Newcastle is a welcoming and friendly city, where students can get connected to locals straight away. The city has a compact city centre where students are able to go everywhere within just a few minutes walking.
Geordies, how we call individuals born in Newcastle, love welcoming international students and are always starting conversations in bars and restaurants. Students are often asked about life back home and about their experiences in the city.
Newcastle is also good for students who want to explore areas nearby. There is beautiful Northumberland and Alnwick, with scenery locations of historical films, and also easy access to main hubs such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and London.
Public transport, the metro and and buses work really well around Newcastle. There is a bus stop in front of our building, as well as two main metro stops nearby. No students need to walk more than five minutes to get any public transport.
Right besides IH Newcastle, you can find several restaurants and cafes. Trainees will be able to choose between several restaurants and four coffee shops all less than three minutes away. There also is a supermarket just opposite the school, or in Eldon Square you can shop at Marks & Spencer and Waitrose.
To give you an idea of prices, a kilo of oranges will cost about £2, a Big Mac about £5.50 and a bottle of beer about £2.50.
