| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Generasian X
Joined: 06 May 2003
Posts: 50
|
 Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:00 am Post subject: Cambridge DELTA or Distance DELTA |
 |
|
Anyone know if it is possible to do this program in Japan and where?
Anyone had any experience with them?
Thanks! |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
TokyoLiz
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Posts: 1548
Location: Tokyo, Japan
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Generasian X
Joined: 06 May 2003
Posts: 50
|
| Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:00 am Post subject: |
|
|
I looked up the Distance DELTA site and the main DELTA site that
says that it is possible to do the DELTA through this agency:
TOKYO (JP003)
The British Council, Tokyo
2-1 Kagurazaka
Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 162-0825
Japan
T: 00 81 3 3235 8011
F: 00 813 3235 0049
Email: [email protected]
www.uknow.or.jp |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shmooj
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Posts: 1758
Location: Seoul, ROK
|
| Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
"Anywhere" is a little bit misleading.
You need to find someone who can be your Local Tutor and these have to be approved before you start. If you are living in the boonies and/or surrounded by people who are qualified in fried food service as opposed to TESOL, you will be hard pushed to find anyone to do this.
Even if you do find someone, they have to be willing to do this and it is quite a commitment for them in actual fact (one they don't get paid for I hasten to add).
These factors considered make doing the distance DELTA quite a challenge to set up.
I'm blessed enough to actually work for a school where they run the qualification, provide Local Tutors, lower your hours to do it and pay half the fees. Hard life  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Generasian X
Joined: 06 May 2003
Posts: 50
|
| Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
That's in KOREA right?
Anybody know about the situation in JAPAN.
I hear that it is mostly "in-house" so if you aren't working for the
British Council, Language House, or whatever, then you can't do either in Japan. Only the CELTA seems to be open to "outsiders" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shmooj
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Posts: 1758
Location: Seoul, ROK
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 4:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Well, what I said (barring the comments in the last paragraph) applies anywhere so it is relevant for Japan. I gave up trying to find a way to do a distance DELTA while in Japan. I hope you find something that works out. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TokyoLiz
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Posts: 1548
Location: Tokyo, Japan
|
| Posted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 9:09 am Post subject: |
|
|
Shmooj,
What qualifies someone to be a tutor? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shmooj
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Posts: 1758
Location: Seoul, ROK
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 5:04 am Post subject: |
|
|
| TokyoLiz wrote: |
Shmooj,
What qualifies someone to be a tutor? |
Here's the bumf from www.thedistancedelta.com
Who is the Local Tutor?
All participants on the Distance DELTA need to nominate a person who will be willing to act as their Local Tutor during the course of the programme. Normally, the Local Tutor is either the Director of Studies or a teacher trainer within your own institution who is responsible for your development programme during the year. They should be appropriately qualified, with experience of Cambridge teacher-training schemes and extensive experience of providing teacher support.
The Local Tutor is responsible for the following :
running regular monthly seminars on DELTA-related topics
informal observation of your teaching
formal observation and assessment on 3 occasions during the programme (marking written work and observing a lesson)
commenting on arrangements for your externally-assessed practical lesson
The role of Local Tutor is voluntary, and prospective Local Tutors need to be able to dedicate around 5 hours per month to candidates (fewer if there is more than one candidate).
Many Local Tutors find the work involved in the Distance DELTA provides a useful framework for creating development plans, and in particular find the seminar programme useful for all staff members. In addition, Local Tutors receive support through the following:
a briefing pack complete with observation standardisation tasks
guidelines for seminars and appropriate materials
a dedicated website area for the exchange of ideas, as well as support from the course co-ordinator
All applicants for the Distance DELTA must nominate a prospective Local Tutor and all prospective Local Tutors must submit a completed application form. This application will then be forwarded to Cambridge ESOL for approval. Candidates cannot follow the course without the support of an approved Local Tutor. For more information for prospective Local Tutors, see Local Tutors: Information for applicants
See what I mean about it being tough to find someone who fits the bill AND is willing to do this out of the sweetness of their heart? This was the main reason I gave up trying to do a DELTA in Japan.
it is quite likely that Tokyo British Council has DELTA local tutors and that they may run the Distance DELTA. Obviously, if they do, their own staff would get preference but outsiders may also be able to get on the course. Not easy and not cheap. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
