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 Team Lingue, scuola affiliata a International House World Organization, membro di AISLi (Associazione Italiana Scuole Lingue) e riconosciuta ufficialmente dal MIUR, è un centro linguistico che da oltre 30 anni ha l’obiettivo di promuovere la conoscenza delle lingue straniere di bambini e adulti attraverso una progettazione didattica personalizzata.
Our priority is always taking care of our students and staff. That has never been more true than now. Our classes are both face-to-face and online and our teachers and staff are here to support you as far as possible. We are doing our best to keep you on track on your course, from classroom activities to tasks to complete at home and technical advice.
Nelle sedi di Merate, Como e Lecco o presso scuole e aziende, International House Team Lingue organizza corsi di lingua inglese, francese, tedesco, spagnolo, portoghese, russo, cinese, giapponese, arabo e …italiano per stranieri, sia individuali che di gruppo, corsi con metodologia CLIL, Teachers Training (anche con Carta Docente), summer camp, vacanze studio, scuola superiore all’estero, programmi di studio-lavoro, “au pair” in tutto il mondo, Cambridge Exams e servizi di interpretariato e traduzione.
