Cambridge DELTA Module 3 has two options and The Distance DELTA offers both:
- Option 1: Extending Practice and ELT Specialism
- Option 2: English Language Teaching Management
The Distance DELTA Module 3 Course comprises:
- a 3 month Distance Course delivered via the Distance DELTA website
- 5 Units to be completed to a set schedule
- core course materials covering all aspects of the Cambridge DELTA Module 3 syllabus
- additional dedicated course materials for all DELTA specialisms.
Option 1: Younger Learners, Business English, English for Academic Purposes, ESOL with Literacy Needs, Exam Classes, One-to-one, English for Specific Purposes, Content and Language Integrated Learning, Language Development for Teachers, Teaching Learners Online, Teaching in a Non-English Speaking Environment, Teaching in an English Speaking Environment, Teaching Monolingual Classes and Teaching Multilingual Classes
Option 2: ELT Management with specialisms in Academic Management, Human Resources Management, Customer Service or Marketing
Please note that Option 2 in ELT Management is only available on the 3 month stand alone Module 3 course.
- guided tasks to help you complete your Module 3 Extended Assignment, with regular feedback from your Distance DELTA Course Tutor
- dedicated Module 3 discussion forum monitored by our experienced Distance DELTA Course Tutor Team
- dedicated administrative and IT support to help you with all aspects of the course and Cambridge assessment
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Why choose Module 3?
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to develop your career opportunities with a specialist qualification
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you find yourself teaching learners for whom you have no specialist training e.g. Younger Learners, Business English, Exam classes
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you are working towards gaining a full modular Delta
- you find yourself taking on management reponsibilites with no formal training
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you already have a Diploma / DELTA / DTEFLA or equivalent and wish to enhance your career development through a specialism
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you already have a certificate for a Module 3 specialist area but wish to certify for another
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to retake Module 3 using Distance Delta materials and expertise
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How much work will I have to do?
You should ensure that you can dedicate a minimum of 9-10 hours per week, over the course to work on the Distance Delta. This work will include background reading, guided extended assignment tasks, research and data collection, completing assignment drafts and forum discussions.
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What support will I receive?
A team of experienced Delta Tutors working with you to ensure you gain maximum benefit from the programme. In addition to the course materials, there are several other key elements to support your learning:
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you will be part of a small study group who will take part in online discussions, monitored by an experienced Delta Tutor.
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the Course Tutor team will provide guidance on your progress during the course and outline ways in which you might develop your ideas further.
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a support team of a Course Co-ordinator and the Course Administrator, and a dedicated IT helpdesk are available should you need extra assistance.
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How is my work assessed?
Module 3 is assessed via an Extended Assignment (4000 – 4500 words). It is completed during the Distance Delta Module 3 course and is externally assessed. Throughout the course, you will be given guidance on researching and writing this assignment.
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What are the Cambridge Module 3 Specialisms?
For Option 1 Extending Practice and ELT Specialism:
- Business English
- Teaching young learners/young adults (specified age group required with 5-year range e.g. 8–13, 14–19)
- English for Special Purposes
- English for Academic Purposes
- ESOL learners with clear specialist needs e.g. literacy needs CLIL/Embedded ESOL (teaching English through subject/work-based learning)
- Teaching examination classes
- Teaching one-to-one
- Teaching monolingual classes
- Teaching multilingual classes
- Teaching in an English-speaking environment
- Teaching in a non-English-speaking environment
- Teaching learners online, through distance/blended learning (DL)
- Teaching English to learners with special requirements e.g. visual/hearing impairment, dyslexia, ASD (SR)
- Language development for teachers (LDT)
- Language Support e.g. EAL on mainstream teaching programmes; specialist skills support such as supporting writing needs (LS)
For Option 2 ELT Management (only available on the 3 month stand alone course):
Distance Delta Course Tutors support candidates on all of the Cambridge Module 3 specialisms. We provide additional course materials on 5 specialisms for Option 1: Business English, Teaching Younger Learners, Teaching examination classes, English for Academic Purposes and ESOL with literacy needs. We also provide guided reading for 3 further specialisms: Teaching one-to-one, Teaching monolingual classes and Teaching multilingual classes.