Delta Module 1 - Cambridge University Blended

Program Overview

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Delta Module 1 - Cambridge University Blended

The Cambridge English Language Assessment Delta Module One qualification provides a firm theoretical foundation upon which to base your English language classroom teaching in a variety of contexts. The Delta Module One course allows you to reflect on your own teaching experience in light of historical and contemporary perspectives in the field of English language teaching.

Delta Module One Course Content

The online content is divided into ten sections. Each section consists of content and exam preparation components. The content is delivered in the form of interactive lessons, quizzes, questionnaires, and peer discussion forums, with links to useful articles, books, and outside sources to locate your online TH Blended Delta experience within the wider world of English language teaching (ELT).

• Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching
  • Historical and current theories of first and second language acquisition
  • How these theories influence teaching methodologies
• Different teaching approaches and methodologies, including current developments
  • Teaching methodologies, both mainstream and experimental
  • The effectiveness of these methodologies in different learning environments
• Language systems and learners' linguistic problems
  • Features of language systems (e.g., meaning, form, pronunciation, and use)
  • Teaching methodology choices in language systems
• Language skills and learners' problems
  • Features of language skills (e.g., the subskills and strategies needed by learners)
  • Teaching methodology choices in language skills
• Knowledge of resources, materials, and reference sources for language learning
  • The practical uses of a range of resources in a range of teaching contexts
• Key assessment concepts and terminology
  • How to apply key assessment principles, such as validity and reliability, to classroom-based assessment

Delta Module One Course Fees

• USA and Online:
  • Course fee: $645 USD
  • Cambridge Assessment fee (if taking the exam in Boston or New York): $445 USD
  • Additional Mock Exam with tutor Feedback: $195 USD
  • Deferral fee: $95 USD
• UK and online:
  • Course fee: £545 GBP
  • Cambridge Assessment fee (if taking the exam in London): £195 GBP
  • Registration fee (additional – payable once only): £60 GBP
  • Additional Mock Exam with tutor Feedback: £150 GBP
  • Deferral fee: £75 GBP

Delta Module One Course Dates

Module One online can be started at any time. On starting, you will be invited to choose one of the next two exam dates as your target course completion date.

• Upcoming exam dates:
  • London:
    • 7th June 2023
    • 6th December 2023
    • 6th June 2024
    • 5th December 2024
  • New York:
    • 7th June 2023
    • 6th December 2023
    • 6th June 2024
    • 5th December 2024
  • Boston:
    • 7th June 2023
    • 6th December 2023
    • 6th June 2024
    • 5th December 2024

Delta Module One How do I apply?

You can apply online. After we receive your application, we will assess your suitability for the course. If you have the right credentials (a CELTA or equivalent plus at least 12 months of English language teaching experience) we will send you an application task. One of our teacher trainers will evaluate your application task, and if it is sufficient to begin the Delta course, you will be sent an acceptance email. Once we receive full payment, we will allocate you a tutor and provide you with log-in information for the Module 1 online platform within one week.

Delta Module One Evaluation

Delta Module 1 is evaluated via an exam, consisting of two 90-minute papers. This can be taken either on the first Wednesday of June or the first Wednesday of December at Teaching House, New York, Boston, or London, or at your local Delta examination center.

Delta Module One Technical Requirements

You do not need a lot of computer expertise to take the online course. You will need to know how to use Word, email, and search the web. You will need a computer and regular access to the Internet.

Delta Module One Time Commitment

There are 17 content modules and 10 exam focus tasks. Each content module takes approximately 2-3 hours, plus around 2 hours of additional background reading. You'll also spend around 1.5-2 hours on each exam task plus 90 minutes for each mock exam. This adds up to approximately 35-50 hours of online material, 35 hours of background reading, and 20-30 hours of exam strategy and practice. In total, you should plan to spend around 100-120 hours on Delta Module 1.

Delta Module One Tutor Support

Your tutor is allocated to you typically within one week of being accepted onto the course. You can email your tutor while you are enrolled on the Delta Module One course with questions about the course administration and content. There are discussion forums where you will be able to discuss various components of the course with other course participants.

Delta Module One Exam Preparation

The online Module One preparation course consists of:

• Modules covering course content
• Exam Focus Tasks
• A full mock exam to do under timed exam conditions and submit to your tutor for feedback

Delta Module One Grading

The grades available for Module 1 are:

• Pass
• Pass with merit
• Pass with distinction
• Fail

Delta Module One Why Choose Teaching House?

Teaching House Blended Delta Module One preparation course is one of the cheapest Delta Module One courses in the world and the best value for money. With over 1,000 teachers attending teacher-training courses at Teaching House each year, we are a professional team with a lot of experience. As well as quality course content for self-study and peer discussion, you will also get personalized feedback and tailor-made suggestions from your tutor.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Delta Module One preparation course is designed to provide a firm theoretical foundation for English language classroom teaching in various contexts.
• The online content is divided into ten sections.
Each section consists of content and exam preparation components.
• The content is delivered in the form of interactive lessons, quizzes, questionnaires and peer discussion forums, with links to useful articles, books and outside sources.
• The topics develop logically, starting with the theoretical underpinnings of the profession, working through language systems, skills, methodology and analysis, finishing with contemporary issues in ELT.
• The exam focus sections develop exam technique so that by the time of the exam, students are well acquainted with each exam task and its requirements.

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Assessment:

• Delta Module 1 is evaluated via an exam, consisting of two 90-minute papers.
• Paper one is concerned with language awareness and knowledge about the systems of English (grammar, vocabulary, phonology and discourse), all within a strongly pragmatic framework.
• Paper two focuses more on methodology.

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Teaching:

• The online course closely follows the seven core areas from Delta Module One taken from Cambridge’s syllabus page.
• Students will receive feedback on a full mock test so that by the time they take the exam they will have done each task on each paper a minimum of four times, with plenty of additional self-study material available.
• The TH Blended Delta Module 1 preparation course combines flexibility, collaboration, self-study and tutor support to enhance knowledge of the ELT profession.

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Careers:

• Completion of the Delta Module One course can open up a world of employment opportunities within the fields of English Language Teaching, Teacher Training and ELT Materials Development/publishing.