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DELTA Module 2 - General Description

The Delta Module Two assessment consists of five assignments completed during the Delta course. Candidates complete two systems assignments, two skills assignments, and a two-part Professional Development Assignment. The systems and skills assignments each include a background essay and lesson planning, teaching, and evaluation. The Professional Development Assignment includes reflection and action as well as experimental practice. Assignments are marked using assessment criteria and results are awarded as Pass with Distinction, Pass with Merit, Pass or Fail.

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DELTA Module 2 - General Description

The Delta Module Two assessment consists of five assignments completed during the Delta course. Candidates complete two systems assignments, two skills assignments, and a two-part Professional Development Assignment. The systems and skills assignments each include a background essay and lesson planning, teaching, and evaluation. The Professional Development Assignment includes reflection and action as well as experimental practice. Assignments are marked using assessment criteria and results are awarded as Pass with Distinction, Pass with Merit, Pass or Fail.

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General description

Examination Delta Module Two assessment consists of five assignments,


format which are completed during a Delta course.

Timing The assignments are set during the course at intervals


determined by the centre.
No. of Candidates complete:
assignments • two systems assignments two skills assignments
• a two-part Professional Development Assignment (2,000-
2,500 words each part)

Task types Each systems assignment includes:


• a background essay (2,000-2,500 words) in which the
candidate explores an area of language systems and
considers related teaching and learning issues

• planning, teaching and evaluation of a lesson related to


the chosen area.

Each skills assignment includes:


• a background essay (2,000-2,500 words each) in which
the candidate explores an area of language skills and
considers related teaching and learning issues

• planning, teaching and evaluation of a lesson related to


the chosen area.

The Professional Development Assignment includes


• Reflection and Action
• Experimental Practice

Answer format Candidates write their answers in prose though grids, tables, and
charts may be used where appropriate. Assignments should be
word processed.

Marks Each systems/skills assignment is marked with reference to a set


of generic assessment criteria.
Results will be awarded as Pass with Distinction, Pass with Merit,
Pass and Fail.
The Professional Development Assignment is marked as Pass or
Fail.
Structure and tasks
Timing
The systems and skills assignments are set in any order at appropriate intervals
throughout the course. The candidate should receive feedback before the next
assignment is submitted.

The Professional Development Assignment is set at the beginning of the course and
completed during the course. The Experimental Practice part of this assignment may
be set at any time during the course

Assignment Task type(s) Syllabus focus

Systems A background essay including research into The language learner and the
X2 and analysis of a selected aspect of language learning context
language systems, consideration of
teaching learning issues and suggestions Preparation for teaching learners of
for teaching English

Preparation, teaching and evaluation of a Evaluating, selecting and using


lesson related to the area chosen for the resources and materials for
background assignment teaching purposes

Each of the two systems assignments must Managing and supporting learning
focus on a different area of systems
(grammar, lexis, phonology or discourse). Evaluation of lesson preparation
and teaching

Skills A background essay including research into The language learner and the
X2 and analysis of a selected aspect of language learning context
language skills, consideration of
teaching/learning issues and suggestions Preparation for teaching learners of
for teaching English

Preparation, teaching and evaluation of a Evaluating, selecting and using


lesson related to the area chosen for the resources and materials for
background assignment. teaching purposes

One of the two skills assignments must Managing and supporting learning
focus on a productive skill (speaking or
writing). The second must focus on a Evaluation of lesson preparation
receptive skill (reading or listening). and teaching

Professional A two-part assignment based on an action Observation/Evaluation of other


Development plan formulated at the beginning of the teachers’ lessons
course
Professionalism and opportunities
Part A Reflection and Action is a reflective for professional development
assignment which candidates work on at
different stages of the course
Part B Experimental Practice is an
investigation of an area of practice which is
new for the individual teacher.

This assignment includes observation and


reflection on others’ as well as the
candidate’s own teaching.

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