IH Dublin is holding a full-time 9-week DELTA preparation course
during the following dates:
September 29th - November 28th, 2008.
Aims
This award is suitable for those who wish to gain further experience in ELT and to perhaps work towards a position in academic management or teacher education. This course helps practising teachers to examine further the principles and practice of ELT and to apply this learning to their teaching.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally:
• Have a strong academic background
• Hold a recognised initial training in ELT
• Have a minimum of three years’ full-time experience in teaching English to adults of a wide range of levels and contexts
• Be at least twenty-one years old
Selection procedure: candidates are selected on the basis of the following:
• Application form
• Pre-interview tasks
• Interview, including interview task
• Tutors may also wish to observe a lesson given by the applicant as part of the selection process
Course programme
• 120 contact hours
• 10 hours’ teaching of adult learners, 4 of which are assessed by a course tutor and 1 of which is externally assessed
• 10 hours’ observation of lessons
Assessment: there are three components
• Coursework
• Extended assignment
• Written examination
In order to be awarded the DELTA, candidates must pass all three components. There are two grades: Pass and Distinction
Fees for full-time course 2008
€2,950, plus examination fee of approx £100
Enquiries to: Mary Grennan, (01) 4789277, email: mary@ihdublin.com
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