Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ...

Take your teaching profession to the next level and further your career prospects The DELTA Module preparation course will extend your knowledge of teaching and learning and make you a more seasoned teacherThe DELTA is a globally recognized qualification for English language teachersWho is it forTeachers who want to advance their careers in English language teaching and become better practitioners The DELTA is a most valued teaching qualification it paves the way for you to be a teacher trainer director of studies or department managerTeachers must have a good command of the English language CEFR level CC or above Teachers also must have at least one years experience of teaching EnglishCourse formatCourse length input sessions once a weekOnline asynchronous input sessions exam practice online resources availableWhile the course is mainly selfstudy with an answer key provided a tutor is available to give you advice and evaluate your task responsesCambridge DELTA Module focuses on Understanding Language Methodology Resources for Teaching This module focuses on extending and developing candidates knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning English in a range of contextsThe table below gives a summary of the contentTopicsContentTheoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teachingHistorical and current theories of first and second language acquisitionHow these theories influence teaching methodologiesDifferent teaching approaches and methodologies including current developmentsTeaching methodologies both mainstream and experimentalThe effectiveness of these methodologies in different learning environmentsLanguage systems and learners linguistic problemsFeatures of language systems eg meaning form pronunciation and useTeaching methodology choices in language systemsLanguage skills and learners problemsFeatures of language skills eg the subskills and strategies needed by learnersTeaching methodology choices in language skillsKnowledge of resources materials and reference sources for language learningThe practical uses of a range of resources in a range of teaching contextsKey assessment concepts and terminologyHow to apply key assessment principles such as validity and reliability to classroombased assessmentHow you will be assessedThe candidate is expected to complete the assigned exam tasks every week The final exam is held twice a year in June and DecemberModule Written examinationPaperMarksTasksPaper Five tasksLabeling shortanswer and longer written responsesPaper Three tasksLonger written responsesTo book your exam please contact FUE a Cambridgeaccredited examination centre by emailAddress Future University in EgyptEnd of th Streetth Settlement New CairoCairo EgyptCall us ext Mob number

Topics	Content
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.