DELTA CERTIFICATE
The following is a select list of units and topics covered in the DELTA program:
Module 1
Understanding, Knowledge and Awareness of Language
Module 2
The background to teaching and learning English at adult level
Module 3
Resources and materials
Module 4
Working in the classroom
Module 5
Evaluation, monitoring and assessment
Module 6
Professional development
Only 6599pln
Module 1
Understanding, Knowledge and Awareness of Language
- The nature of communication and the role and functions of language
- Concepts and terminology used in ELT for describing formal features of English and English language use
- Differences between English and other languages
- Language as content in the ELT classroom
- Language used by teachers and learners
- Reference materials for language awareness
Module 2
The background to teaching and learning English at adult level
- The educational context and cultural impact of ELT
- The history and development of language teaching to adults
- Major theories of language learning and acquisition
- The contexts within which learning and teaching take place
- Designing teaching programmes to meet the needs of adult learners in different contexts
- Implementing teaching programmes to meet the needs of adult learners in different contexts
Module 3
Resources and materials
- Knowledge of available published and non-published resources and materials
- Evaluating and selecting resources and materials for different purposes and contexts
- Adapting, developing and creating materials
- Using aids and equipment effectively
- Using self-access materials and learning centres
- Managing resources
Module 4
Working in the classroom
- Classroom procedures and techniques for use with adult language learners
- Classroom management with adult learners
- Classroom observation and research
Module 5
Evaluation, monitoring and assessment
- The evaluation of courses and programmes
- Monitoring learners' progress and giving feedback
- Selecting and evaluating classroom tests and other forms of assessment for different purposes
- English Language tests, accreditation schemes and public examinations
- Preparing candidates for specific tests and examinations
Module 6
Professional development
- The relationship between underlying principles and classroom practice in ELT
- Working with people
- Personal development in a professional context
- Support systems for continuing development
Only 6599pln
Other courses related:
TESOL
TKT (Teachers Knowledge Test)
TBEC (Teaching Business English)
TEYL Certificate (Teaching English to Young Learners)
TESOL
TKT (Teachers Knowledge Test)
TBEC (Teaching Business English)
TEYL Certificate (Teaching English to Young Learners)