DELTA Module Two study plan
DELTA Module Two · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Module One
Map the Module One task types (terminology, language analysis, and the extended commentary task) and allocate study time in proportion to their marks.
Define and exemplify 25 core ELT terms covering grammar, lexis, phonology, and discourse so each term is paired with a classroom example.
Analyse five short authentic texts to identify form, meaning, and use features that a language-analysis task typically targets.
Draft a personal glossary template that records term, definition, example, and common learner error.
Your checkpoint
A 25-term glossary with definitions, examples, and learner-error notes, plus a one-page breakdown of Module One task types and marks.
Module One
Practise phonemic transcription of 40 words and identify stress and connected-speech features in short spoken extracts.
Compare and contrast five pairs of easily confused grammatical structures (for example present perfect versus past simple) with teaching implications.
Write two timed language-analysis responses of 20 minutes each under exam conditions.
Self-mark both responses against a checklist of accuracy, clarity, and appropriate metalanguage.
Your checkpoint
Two timed language-analysis responses with a completed self-assessment checklist and a list of three recurring weaknesses.
Module One
Plan and write one full extended commentary response of 40 to 45 minutes on a supplied text or learner script.
Apply a paragraph structure that moves from description to analysis to pedagogical implication.
Reduce overuse of vague terms by replacing them with precise metalanguage in a redrafted section.
Review feedback on the timed piece and rewrite the weakest paragraph.
Your checkpoint
One complete timed extended commentary (approximately 700 to 900 words) plus a rewritten improved paragraph.
Module One & Module Two
Complete a full timed Module One mock paper and mark it against the assessment criteria.
Identify the three lowest-scoring task types and schedule targeted practice for them.
Read the Module Two assignment brief and map its structure: rationale, needs analysis, lesson aims, and evaluation.
Select a real or realistic class profile to use as the basis for the Module Two assignment.
Your checkpoint
A marked Module One mock paper with a scored breakdown by task type and a one-page outline of the Module Two assignment.
Module Two
Conduct a needs analysis for the chosen class and summarise learner needs in 300 words with evidence.
Write three measurable lesson aims and five staged procedures that align with those aims.
Justify two methodological choices by citing principles rather than preferences.
Draft the rationale and needs-analysis sections of the assignment.
Your checkpoint
A drafted needs analysis and rationale section of 800 to 1,000 words with aims and justifications.
Module Two
Design and teach or simulate one lesson from the plan, collecting observer or peer feedback.
Evaluate the lesson against its stated aims and record three specific adjustments.
Complete the lesson evaluation and reflection sections of the assignment with evidence from the feedback.
Edit the full assignment for coherence, referencing, and word count.
Your checkpoint
A complete Module Two assignment draft of 2,000 to 2,500 words with lesson evaluation and reflection.
Module Three
Select a focus for the Module Three extended assignment such as a learner group, a skill area, or a materials design issue.
Conduct a focused review of relevant literature and record eight to ten sources with annotations.
Draft a rationale and a needs-analysis section for the chosen focus with clear links to the literature.
Design one practical proposal or set of materials that addresses the identified need.
Your checkpoint
An annotated bibliography of eight to ten sources plus a 1,000-word rationale and needs analysis for the Module Three assignment.
Module Two & Module Three
Complete the Module Three proposal and evaluation sections with clear links to the literature.
Proofread both assignments for consistency of terminology, referencing, and word count.
Run a final timed Module One practice section to maintain recall of language-analysis skills.
Compile a personal revision sheet of the ten most frequent errors across all three modules.
Your checkpoint
A complete Module Three assignment draft and a final revision sheet of ten recurring errors with corrections.
Milestones
Week 2: Two timed language-analysis responses completed and self-marked, with at least 70 percent of checklist criteria met.
Week 4: Module One mock completed under timed conditions with a scored breakdown by task type and an improvement plan for the three weakest areas.
Week 6: Module Two assignment fully drafted at 2,000 to 2,500 words, including lesson evaluation and reflection.
Week 8: Module Three assignment fully drafted, both written assignments proofread, and a personal revision sheet of ten recurring errors compiled.