IGNOU BEDS-005 Assignment 2026
Life Skills Education
Last updated by IGNOU: 18 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:13 pm.
| Course code | BEDS-005 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Life Skills Education |
| Programme | Diploma Programme in Value Education (DPVE)DPVE |
| School | School of Extension and Development Studies |
| Session | January 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | — |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BEDS-005 assignment
The BEDS-005 assignment covers all blocks of Life Skills Education. It explores life skills theories, decision-making, time management, human well-being, counselling and effective communication through analytical and descriptive questions.
There are five compulsory questions worth 100 marks in total. Each question carries 20 marks; the final question has two notes worth 10 marks each. The assignment contributes 30% to the assessment, while the term-end examination contributes 70%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the meaning of life skills and discuss any two theories of life skills. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe decision-making and explain why it is important. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss the basic principles of time management and ways to improve time-management skills. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain the importance of human well-being and its dimensions. |
| Q5 | 10×2=20 | Write separate notes on counselling and effective communication. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Write your answers by hand; typed assignments are not accepted.
- Answer every question and check that your responses are complete before submission.
- Use the study materials carefully, apply your own judgment and consult reference books or related texts where possible.
- Complete and submit the assignment before the term-end examination and within the stated deadline.
- Send the assignment by post to Prof. Grace Don Nemching, DPVE Programme Coordinator, Block 15-F, SOEDS, Swami Vivekananda Bhawan, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, Delhi–110068.
- You must score at least 40% separately in the assignment and the term-end examination to pass.
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