Cambridge DELTA Brighton, United Kingdom

Cambridge part-time DELTA

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Important Information

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The next course will start on September 12th and run through to the end of May 2007

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Course Details

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Course Description

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Programme content
Input sessions based upon specifications for DELTA produced by the University of Cambridge covering: language awareness, the background to teaching and learning, resources and materials, working in the classroom, evaluation, monitoring and assessment, professional development

* Supervised practice teaching assignment (PTA ) with adult students
* Lesson observation of experienced teachers within our schools.

Assessment
Candidates are assessed internally and externally. There are 3 components of assessment:

Course work: Five Practice Teaching Assignments involving reading and research, essay writing, lesson planning, teaching and written self-evaluation and two written assignments.

Extended assignment: An externally assessed case study.

A written exam (in December or in June).

Application procedure
Before being enrolled, all applicants need to complete an application form, successfully complete an application 'test', and attend an interview (if a personal interview is impractical this can be done by phone).

Course Features
Education: The Diploma is a post-graduate qualification and candidates are usually university graduates or qualified teachers. The requirement is that candidates should have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education and they will normally have undertaken some formal course of practical training at pre-service or in-service level.

Experience: Applicants should have a minimum of two years (1200 hours) teaching experience within the last five years. They will normally have a range of experience involving teaching different levels and in different contexts

English: Applicants must have an awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course and complete all assessed elements

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School Details - Hove West

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The school is situated in two large adjoining Victorian houses in a quiet residential area in Hove.

It has 16 classrooms and also offers a learning centre for computer-based lessons. There are also two computer suites with internet access and plenty of EFL resources for trainee teachers to make use of.

Light meals can be obtained at the snack bar, which is open each day at break and lunchtime.

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Timetable

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Tuesday from 6.00 - 9.30, with a half hour break. There are no sessions during the half term, Christmas and Easter holidays.

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How to Apply

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1. Choose the start date which interests you. If you’re still unsure, please choose an approximate date for now - you will be able to specify later.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.
6. We will keep you posted by email throughout the process.

You can also submit an application by fax, or post. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you would like us to post you an empty application form.

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Prices and Dates

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