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:

 

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