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Delta Module Three

Extending practice

and English

language teaching specialisation

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Session One:

Friday August 20th

3pm

Introduction to course and to assignment

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Delta Module Three – Introduction

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Module Three aims to develop candidates’ knowledge of and competence in:

a chosen specialismapproaches to needs analysis

curriculum and syllabus design principles

different types of syllabuscourse design and evaluation

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To achieve these aims, candidates need to:

research a chosen specialism

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To achieve these aims, candidates need to:

understand and use appropriate methods of

needs analysis / diagnostic assessment for a specific

group of learners

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To achieve these aims, candidates need to:

understand and apply key principles underpinning

syllabus design and course planning

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To achieve these aims, candidates need to:

consider learner assessment and course evaluation

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To achieve these aims, candidates need to:

synthesise all their learning into a project which can be coherently presented to a

third party.

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Introductory Quiz

The full syllabus can be downloaded at

www.CambridgeESOL.org/ exams/teaching-awards/

deltamodular.html

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Introductory Quiz

The module is assessed by means of a 4,000-4,500

wordExtended Assignment

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Introductory Quiz

Candidates must select one specialism where the candidate already has

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The chosen specialism can be narrowed down from

those on the official list in order to research a specific aspect in appropriate depth.

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Introductory Quiz

The Module Three Extended Assignment is assessed with reference to a detailed mark

scheme which allocates marks for each of five assessment categories, each of which is

divided into three sub-categories.

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Introductory Quiz

Extended Assignment results are recorded as three

passinggrades (Pass with Distinction,

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Introductory Quiz

The assignment is submitted electronically to the centre.

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Introductory Quiz

The assignment consists of five parts:

(1) Specialist topic area(2) Needs analysis(3) Course proposal(4) Assessment(5) Conclusion

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Introductory Quiz

An individual learner may be chosen as a specialist

subject for this assignment.

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How will your assignment be

marked?

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Grasp of topic – maximum 35 marks

• Review of the relevant literature in the topic area

• Understanding of key issues in the topic area

• Application of knowledge to practice and identification of key issues

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Needs analysis and commentary – maximum 28

marks

• Key principles of needs analysis and diagnostic testing

• Analysis of the diagnostic test and identification of learner needs

• Discussion and justification of priorities supported by the needs analysis

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Course proposal – maximum 35 marks

• Key principles of syllabus and course design

• Justification of learning aims, teaching approach and the course in terms of learner needs

• Design of the course

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Assessment – maximum 28 marks

• Key principles of different types of assessment

• Justification of assessment procedures in terms of course design and learner needs

• Application of assessment procedures

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Presentation and organisation – maximum 14 marks

• Academic writing, language and referencing

• Presentation, coherence and organisation

• Clarity of argument and quality of ideas

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Step by Step

(1) Introduction(2) Needs analysis(3) Course proposal (4) Assessment(5) Conclusion

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How will we communicate on the

course?

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Course Communication

4 Face to Face Input Sessions

5 Skype Tutorials

Emailing draft sections

Annotated feedback

PB Wiki support

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