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benbaaa · 05-12-2007, 05:25 PM

I did a three and a half hour written exam today, the last pert of my DELTA (teaching diploma). My right hand is killing me, because I don't think I've written anything that long by hand for over 20 years. That's the end of nine months of fucking hard slog. Glad it's all over. Now just got to wait until March to find out from Cambridge if I've passed.

Just wanted to share.

ChiangMai noon · 05-12-2007, 05:29 PM

^
well done mate.

I'm sure you passed.

your 70,000 word essay on there is/there are was some sort of epiphany for me.

Silent Orchestra · 05-12-2007, 05:35 PM

Congratulations, BB.

Accidental Ajarn · 05-12-2007, 06:48 PM

I have no idea what a DELTA is, but I hope you passed

benbaaa · 05-12-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accidental Ajarn

I have no idea what a DELTA is, but I hope you passed

Glad you asked. OK, not really.

Quote:

What is DELTA?

If you have substantial experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages, and are ready to progress your career, you need the Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA). This internationally recognised qualification helps you to:

deepen your understanding of the principles and practice of teaching the English language to adults
examine your current practices and beliefs
apply the results of your learning and reflection to your current teaching position and more senior roles.

Linky: Cambridge ESOL: Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA)

kingwilly · 05-12-2007, 07:03 PM

^ cool, good luck mate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbaaa

I did a three and a half hour written exam today

pretty bladdy useless that a Teaching Diploma ends up using a written exam as a major assessment tool!

Milkman · 05-12-2007, 07:59 PM

Congrats, Benbaa.

I'm sure you've passed.

Cheers,

benbaaa · 05-12-2007, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingwilly

pretty bladdy useless that a Teaching Diploma ends up using a written exam as a major assessment tool!

I'd agree if that was the major assessment tool, but I don't think it is. I had to research seven different areas of grammar, lexis, phonology, materials, course design, and discourse over the course of seven months, write essays about them, teach lessons based on them and be observed teaching those lessons. I also had to do an in-depth study of one student and write about 12,000 words including appendices, analysing strengths and weaknesses and making suggestions about what the student could do to improve in weak areas.

Anyway, it's all over now, so I can get back to surfing for porn and chatting to you nob jockeys (c) CMN.

Texpat · 05-12-2007, 09:22 PM

I took a comprehensive final for an MA a few years back, same drill. Couldn't beat off for a week. Congrats.

keda · 05-12-2007, 09:27 PM

Good luck, you dun your best.

Johnny Rotten · 06-12-2007, 08:58 AM

Where did you do your teaching practices?

I ask because a BC teacher I know had to fly in the observer from HK or go to HK. This was around 4 years ago though.

benbaaa · 06-12-2007, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Rotten

Where did you do your teaching practices? I ask because a BC teacher I know had to fly in the observer from HK or go to HK. This was around 4 years ago though.

Chiang Mai. Flew in a guy from Brunei for the last observation. For the other observations, a guy from BKK flew up.

Marmite the Dog · 06-12-2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbaaa

I'd agree if that was the major assessment tool, but I don't think it is. I had to research seven different areas of grammar, lexis, phonology, materials, course design, and discourse over the course of seven months, write essays about them, teach lessons based on them and be observed teaching those lessons. I also had to do an in-depth study of one student and write about 12,000 words including appendices, analysing strengths and weaknesses and making suggestions about what the student could do to improve in weak areas.

I was going to say that you have no excuse not to come out on the piss next week, but I think you're going to be a right bore.

Hootad Binky · 08-12-2007, 06:38 AM

Congrats! I know a few people who've done it; it's quite an achievement.

colourful-era · 09-12-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbaaa

Now just got to wait until March to find out from Cambridge if I've passed.

fair play for doing it - I hope you pass.

What are the higher benefits (ie:job opportunities) with the Delta?

daveboy · 09-12-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbaaa

I did a three and a half hour written exam today, the last pert of my DELTA (teaching diploma). My right hand is killing me, because I don't think I've written anything that long by hand for over 20 years. That's the end of nine months of fucking hard slog. Glad it's all over. Now just got to wait until March to find out from Cambridge if I've passed.

Just wanted to share.

Well done benbaa hope it gets you to where you want to be.

benbaaa · 10-12-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colourful-era

What are the higher benefits (ie:job opportunities) with the Delta?

Good question. In theory:

* Personal challenge, the need to be stretched;
* A feeling that I really wanted to develop a greater depth and breadth of knowledge about teaching and learning;
* Better job opportunities - elsewhere in the world, not Thailand, obviously;

In practice:

* More money;
* An easier life;
* My employer paid;
* Makes it harder to sack me if I fuck something up big time.

Sir Burr · 10-12-2007, 09:59 PM

Congratulations Benbaa (even though you did red me, you bar-steward).

Bruce · 15-12-2007, 05:16 PM

Congrats. I know someone who did it in Barcelona and said it was the toughest thing she had ever done. Less than half the group passed.

Jet Gorgon · 15-12-2007, 10:22 PM

Good work, BB.

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