Delta is a widely recognised qualification which helps you build better teaching practice and can lead to greater rewards and more career opportunities. It is now available as three separate modules, offering even greater flexibility and choice.

'Becoming a more reflective and self-reliant teacher is one of the most valuable things I learned on the course ... the Delta at Manchester Academy challenged me, rewarded me and inspired me.' (Previous Delta candidate)

We are pleased to announce that a 100% pass rate was achieved on our last Delta course.


Manchester Academy is now offering Module One, Module Two and Module Three.

Module One
Understanding Language Skills for Teaching
This module looks at the theories behind how people learn languages and how they are taught
Units:
1. Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language learning
2. Different approaches and methodologies including current developments
3. Language systems and learners' linguistic problems
4. Language skills and learner's problems
5. Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources
6. Key concepts and terminology related to assessment
Assessment
Module One is assessed via a written examination.

Module Two
Developing Professional Practice
This module looks at the theory and practice of teaching and the different ways that environment, society and cultural affect the way that it works.
Units:
1. The language learner and the language learning context
2. Preparation for teaching adult learners of English
3. Evaluating, selecting and using resources and materials for teaching purposes
4. managing and supporting learning
5. Evaluation of lesson preparation and teaching
6. Observation/evaluation of other teacher's lessons
7. Professionalism and opportunities for professional development
Assessment
Module Two is assessed via a portfolio of coursework, including observed lessons, background written assignments, and an externally-assessed lesson observation.


Cambridge ESOL entry requirements:
Candidates will have

• a degree
• an initial ELT qualification
• at least two years' full time (1,200 hours) experience of teaching English to adults within the past five years
• a range of teaching experience involving work in different teaching contexts and experience of teaching adults at different levels
• be a graduate and/or have an initial teaching qualification
• an appropriate awareness of language and language competence in English to enable them to follow the course and complete all assessed elements successfully
• Candidates will also need to be involved in ELT teaching on a regular basis and ensure that for formal assessment purposes there are at least 5 students in the group

Dates:
7 September 2010 to 25 November 2010
Timetable:
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Fees:

• Delta Module One and Module Two integrated course total £1,750 (includes Cambridge assessment fees and Manchester Academy Administration fees for Modules One and Two)
• Delta Module Two only total £1,275 (includes Cambridge assessment fee and and Manchester Academy Administration fee for Module Two)
• Delta Module Three Manchester Academy acts as a Cambridge ESOL examination centre only. Total £100 (includes Cambridge assessment fee and Manchester Academy Administration fee for Module Three) One to One tutorials can be provided subject to tutor availability. Please enquire regarding cost of tutorial sessions.
• £300 deposit to be paid on enrolment. This deposit is not refundable, unless you are not accepted on the course, or the course is cancelled by Manchester Academy
• The balance to be paid at least one week before the start of the course
• By sending us your application form you are accepting all our terms and conditions applying to courses