DELTA 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.