Course content
The IH Seville DELTA course programme has been designed in accordance with Cambridge ESOL syllabus guidelines: The following minimum requirements are an integral part of the course programme:
• 120 contact hours between candidates and course tutors.
• 150 hours of reading, research and assignment writing.
• 10 teaching hours of adult students for whom English is not a first language.
• 10 hours of directed observation of ELT professions, including peers, DVD and in-house observation.
The aim of the course is to increase the candidate’s critical awareness and practical skills in the following areas:
Module One
Understanding language, methodology and resources for teaching (20 credits)
This module focuses on the background to teaching and learning ESOL in a range of contexts.
1. Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching
2. Different approaches and methodologies, including current developments
3. Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
4. Language skills and learners’ problems
5. Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
6. Key concepts and terminology related to assessment
To help you complete this Module successfully, we offer:
• A fully-comprehensive programme of input covering all key areas above
• Thorough guidance, timed practices, feedback and a ‘mock’ exam in preparation for the final Written Examination, taken here in our centre
• Access to key literature relating to the above fields.
Module Two
Developing Professional Practice (20 credits)
This module looks at the theory and practice of teaching and a range of factors which affect teaching and learning:
1. The language learner and the language learning context
2. Preparation for teaching adult learners of English
3. Evaluating, selecting and using resources and materials for teaching purposes
4. Managing and supporting learning
5. Evaluation of lesson preparation and teaching
6. Observation/evaluation of other teachers’ lessons
7. Professionalism and opportunities for professional development
To help you complete this Module successfully, we offer:
• Input and individual guidance for your lesson plannin
• Input and individual guidance on choosing, planning and writing background assignments
• Group or individual feedback on both assessed and unassessed lessons
• A guided programme of peer, DVD and in-house teacher observations
Module Three
Extending practice and English language teaching specialisation (20 credits)
1. Research into specialist areas
2. Syllabus design: principles, influences on, methodological effects of, and major syllabus types as applied to the specific learning context
3. Designing syllabus and teaching programmes to meet the needs of learners in the specific context of their selected specialisation
4. Course design and development in the specific context of their selected specialisation
5. The principles and practice of testing and assessment and application to the candidate's specialist area
To help you complete this Module successfully, we offer:
• input on syllabus types, course design and testing principles
• introductory input and individual guidance to help choose and research your Module 3 specialisation
• on-site and/or on-line support as you write your extended assignment
Course types
Delta Module Intensive courses
You can do one, two or all three of the DELTA Modules on our intensive courses here at IH Seville.
The Delta Module One course is a two week theory and exam preparation course. The Delta Module Two course is a six week teaching practice with assessment module. The Delta Module Three course is a one week extended assignment specialism preparatory course. Many candidates complete all three modules consecutively over a nine week period.
NEW!! Delta Module One ONLINE course
A sixteen week online Module One theory and exam preparation course. Available to candidates anywhere in Spain or all over the world, this course consists of 18 modules and prepares you for the Module One written exam offered in June or December. Candidates work on tasks together and independently, with regular input and feedback from tutors. Tasks include exam practice and a full mock exam.
NEW!! Delta Module Two EXTENSIVE course
A sixteen week Delta Module Two programme with candidates undertaking the coursework component. Trainees complete the three internally assessed lessons and the final externally assessed lesson in their own teaching environment, and attend six hours of input sessions here at CLIC, IH Seville, every week. Candidates need to be based within reasonable travelling distance of our centre, therefore.
Entry Requirements
Accessing Cambridge DELTA course
Cambridge ESOL ‘Syllabus and Assessment Guidelines’ stipulate that a candidate will normally:
• Have a first degree
• Have some formal training in ELT
• Have a minimum of two years’ full-time teaching experience (1200 hours) of ELT to adults within the last five years
• Have a range of teaching experience, involving work in different teaching contexts and experience of teaching learners at different levels
• Have a level of awareness and competence in English sufficient to complete all components of the course
• Be at least 21 years old
DELTA Selection Procedure
Selection of candidates is based on the completion of the Application Form and Pre-interview Tasks and a following interview (see enrolment section). Interviews are conducted by our qualified and experienced DELTA course tutors. They can be by telephone, via Skype, or face-to-face for local candidates.
Acceptance on the course is by no means automatic and is at the discretion of the centre. A rigorous selection process is undertaken to ensure the candidate’s suitability and a high degree of success on the course.
We only accept candidates on the course who we feel confident can pass, and this is reflected in our high pass rates.
For further information on the New Modular DELTA contact:
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
1 Hills Road
Cambridge CB1 2EU
Tel: (01223) 553355
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www.cambridgeesol.org
Aims and assessment
There are 3 assessment components in the New Modular DELTA:
• The Written Examination (Module 1)
• Course work (Module 2)
• The Extended Assignment (Module 3)
Module One
Module One is assessed via the Written Examination. This consists of 2 papers on the same day of 1 hour 30 minutes each, with a 30 minute break between. The Written Examination tests:
• your knowledge of ELT terminology and key methodological issues
• the purpose and pedagogy of ELT materials and tests
• your ability to analyse authentic text and learner language
Module Two
Module Two is assessed via the following Course Work components:
• 2 assessed ‘Language Systems’ assignments (grammar, lexis, pronunciation or discourse)
• 2 assessed ‘Language Skills’ assignments (speaking, writing, reading or listening). For each Systems of Skills assignment you will write a 2,500-word background essay exploring both theory and practice and plan and execute a related lesson. Three of these assignments are internally assessed and one is your final ‘external’ assessment at our centre, with a Cambridge approved external assessor.
• A two-part ‘Professional Development Assignment’ (PDA). Part 1 is a critical appraisal of the development of your teaching practice during the course. Part 2 is a practical ‘experiment’ with a teaching approach or technique which is new to you
Module Three
Module Three is assessed via a 4000-4500 word Extended Assignment based on your chosen specialisation. It is supervised by the course tutors but marked externally.
DELTA Certificate
Each Module receives a separate certificate. There is also an overall DELTA Certificate for those candidates who complete all three Modules successfully.
Recommended reading
If you require further information or would like to recommend a book, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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| The Lexical Approach Lewis, M (LTP) |
Teaching Collocation Lewis, M (ed) (LTP) |
How Languages are Learned Lightbown, P and Spada, N (OUP) |
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| How to Teach Grammar Thornbury, S. (Longman) |
About Language Thornbury, S. (Cambridge) |
Beyond the Sentence Thornbury, S. |
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| How to teach pronunciation Kelly,G. (Longman) |
Writing Tribble, C(OUP) |
A Framework for Task-based Learning Willis, J (Longman) |
Dates and prices
Intensive Courses 2013
Module 3
Extended Assignment Specialism 1 week preparation course
September 16th - September 20th
325 €
Module 2
Developing Professional Practice 6 week course
September 23rd - November 1st
1750 €
Module 1
Understanding Language, Methodology and Theory 2 week preparation course
(for December 4th exam)November 4th - November 15th
550 €
Note: Cambridge ESOL Module entry fees not included (Module 3: 89 €, Module 2: 157 €, Module 1: 127 €)
Extensive Courses 2013
| Module 2 | Developing Professional Practice 16 week course | January 10th - May 10th | 1650 € |
Note: Cambridge ESOL Module entry fee not included (Module 2: 157 €)
Online Courses 2013
| Module 1 | Online course (for the exams on June 5th or December 4th) | January 14th - May 10th August 26th - November 29th |
650 € |
Note: Cambridge ESOL Module entry fee not included (Module 2: 127 €)
Accommodation
Single room in a flat sharing with other CELTA students or members of the local population.
Prices
Please note: These prices are applicable from February 2013 onwards
Single room
Common use of living room, kitchen, bathroom, self-catering. Bed linen provided, but please bring your own towels.
| Per week 100 € | extra night 20 € |
*Internet connection is not guaranteed.
Please Note: All accommodation is booked from the Sunday prior to the beginning of the course up till Saturday following the end of the course.
Application form
This is the full booking procedure. Please read carefully before proceeding. It is advisable to send your application form and the pre-interview task several months in advance.
Before being accepted
- Fill out the application form and then complete the pre-interview task. Please download the file by right-clicking on the linksand saving them onto your computer.
Application form and preinterview task - Once the application form and pre-interview task have been completed, you can send them by fax or scan and send via email.
Fax: 0034 954 50 08 36
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You will receive an email from your contact regarding the results of the pre-interview task. - An interview will be conducted. You can choose to do this in person, on the phone or via skype. You will be informed after the interview if you have been accepted on the course.
After being accepted
- You will need to pay a deposit. Please do not send any payments until you have been accepted on the course.
- Once you have paid for the course, you will be provided with an information pack which includes a pre-course task to give you a sample of the course content. A week before the course begins, you will receive information on your accommodation.
DELTA Enrolment Details
Deposit
We will only reserve a place on a course for you when we receive proof of payment of at least the deposit (450 €). This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another course, provided that a minimum of 4 weeks' notice is given.
Course and accommodation fees
The balance of the course fees and accommodation (if applicable) is due 6 weeks prior to the starting date of the course, but the fees will not be refunded if any cancellation is made less than 4 weeks' before the course begins.
