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DELTA syllabus overview
1 Understanding, Knowledge and Awareness of Language
- 1.1 The nature of communication and the role and functions of language
- 1.2 Concepts and terminology used in ELT for describing formal features of English and English language use
- 1.3 Differences between English and other languages
- 1.4 Language as content in the ELT classroom
- 1.5 Language used by teachers and learners
- 1.6 Reference materials for language awareness
2 The background to teaching and learning English at adult level
- 2.1 The educational context and cultural impact of ELT
- 2.2 The history and development of language teaching to adults
- 2.3 Major theories of language learning and acquisition
- 2.4 The contexts within which learning and teaching take place
- 2.5 Designing teaching programmes to meet the needs of adult learners in different contexts
- 2.6 Implementing teaching programmes to meet the needs of adult learners in different contexts
3 Resources and materials
- 3.1 Knowledge of available published and non-published resources and materials
- 3.2 Evaluating and selecting resources and materials for different purposes and contexts
- 3.3 Adapting, developing and creating materials
- 3.4 Using aids and equipment effectively
- 3.5 Using self-access materials and learning centres
- 3.6 Managing resources
4 Working in the classroom
- 4.1 Classroom procedures and techniques for use with adult language learners
- 4.2 Classroom management with adult learners
- 4.3 Classroom observation and research
5 Evaluation, monitoring and assessment
- 5.1 The evaluation of courses and programmes
- 5.2 Monitoring learners' progress and giving feedback
- 5.3 Selecting and evaluating classroom tests and other forms of assessment for different purposes
- 5.4 English Language tests, accreditation schemes and public examinations
- 5.5 Preparing candidates for specific tests and examinations
6 Professional development
- 6.1 The relationship between underlying principles and classroom practice in ELT
- 6.2 Working with people
- 6.3 Personal development in a professional context
- 6.4 Support systems for continuing development
