Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers
Awarded by University of Cambridge International Examinations, UK

SYLLABUS SUMMARY The Diploma is based on four Modules, which correspond to the key stages in the teaching and learning cycle. Each Module comprises a series of individual Units, which can form the basis for planning a professional development programme leading to the Diploma.
1 DESIGN: PLANNING AND PREPARATION

1.1 Planning and preparing a learning programme
1.1.1 Identify learners' needs
1.1.2 Specify the learning objectives
1.1.3 Plan content, methods and resources
1.1.4 Complete the programme plan

1.2 Planning and preparing learning sessions

1.2.1 Specify the requirements for each learning session
1.2.2 Complete session plans
1.2.3 Prepare learning materials
1.2.4 Prepare equipment and learning facilities
1.2.5 Plan for evaluation
1.2.6 Prepare the learning environment

2 PRACTICE: TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ACTION

2.1 Facilitating active learning 2.1.1 Present information
2.1.2 Give instruction and demonstration
2.1.3 Use visual aids
2.1.4 Supervise learning activities
2.1.5 Manage the flow of activities
2.1.6 Manage the learning environment

2.2 Facilitating learner involvement
2.2.1 Motivate learners
2.2.2 Encourage learners
2.2.3 Guide learners
2.2.4 Support learners

3 ASSESSMENT: ASSESSING PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT

3.1 Assessing learners' progress
3.1.1 Prepare formative assessments
3.1.2 Use formative assessments
3.1.3 Analyse formative assessment data
3.1.4 Provide feedback about progress
3.1.5 Maintain records of learners' progress
3.2 Assessing learners' achievement
3.2.1 Prepare summative assessments
3.2.2 Use summative assessments
3.2.3 Analyse summative assessment data
3.2.4 Provide feedback about achievement
3.2.5 Maintain records of learners' achievement

4 EVALUATION: IMPROVING TEACHING AND LEARNING

4.1 Evaluating and improving learning programmes
4.1.1 Evaluate learning
4.1.2 Use evaluation to plan improvements
4.1.3 Make improvements and plan further evaluation
4.2 Evaluating and improving own professional practice
4.2.1 Evaluate own practice
4.2.2 Identify goals for improvement
4.2.3 Complete a professional development plan
4.2.4 Specify actions and evaluate outcomes