IGNOU BHCC-126 Assignment 2026-27
Early Childhood Care and Education
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 01:10 pm.
| Course code | BHCC-126 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| Programme | B. A. Home Science (FYUP)BAFHSC |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | BHCC-126/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BHCC-126 assignment
This assignment covers early childhood care and education, including child development, play, inclusive learning environments, assessment, health, nutrition and responsive caregiving. It also explores language development, curriculum planning, family participation and educators’ professional responsibilities. BHCC-126 is a four-credit, first-year core course in BA Home Science under FYUP.
The assignment has 14 questions across Sections A and B and carries 100 marks. Attempt any five questions, choosing at least two from each section. Each answer should be about 600 words. All questions carry equal marks, and assignments contribute 30% of the course’s final result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Section A) | — | Explain what ECCE means and why it matters for young children’s overall development. |
| Q2 (Section A) | — | Discuss developmentally appropriate practice and how its principles shape learning experiences for young children. |
| Q3 (Section A) | — | Examine different forms of play and their contribution to children’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. |
| Q4 (Section A) | — | Discuss how families and communities contribute to the quality of early childhood care and education. |
| Q5 (Section A) | — | Examine the value of safe, engaging and inclusive learning spaces and the educator’s role in developing them. |
| Q6 (Section A) | — | Describe early childhood developmental domains and how an ECCE programme can support them together. |
| Q7 (Section A) | — | Discuss why observation and assessment matter and how their findings can support children’s learning and development. |
| Q8 (Section B) | — | Examine nutrition, health and hygiene needs and practices that support children’s well-being in ECCE settings. |
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