IGNOU CTE-104 Assignment 2026-27
Teaching English: Elementary School
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 06 Nov 2026, 04:26 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 16 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the CTE-104 assignment front page →| Course code | CTE-104 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Teaching English: Elementary School |
| Programme | Certificate Programme in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE) (Revised)CTE |
| School | School of Humanities |
| 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 |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 16 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the CTE-104 assignment
The CTE-104 assignment covers teaching English to elementary-school learners. It focuses on learners’ needs, vocabulary and spoken language, reading in a second language, listening skills, personality and social development, and process writing.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Question 1 contains four short notes worth 5 marks each. The remaining questions require discussion, examples or suggested classroom activities.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (a) | 5 | Describe the particular learning needs of students acquiring a second language. |
| Q1 (b) | 5 | Outline activities that help learners build their vocabulary. |
| Q1 (c) | 5 | Describe the characteristics of learners from underprivileged backgrounds. |
| Q1 (d) | 5 | Explain the teacher’s role in helping students learn spoken language. |
| Q2 | 20 | Compare learning to read in a mother tongue with learning to read in a second or foreign language, using suitable examples. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss the importance of listening and ways teachers can develop this skill in primary-school students. |
| Q4 | 20 | Suggest activities that support young primary-school learners’ personality and social skills. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain process writing, its value for elementary-school children, and the stages of a classroom process-writing activity. |
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
- Attempt all five questions, including all four short notes in Question 1.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting, neatly and clearly.
- Use your understanding of the course units and teaching-learning situations rather than copying passages from the material.
- Organise your answers logically and use simple, correct English.
- For essay-style answers, introduce your interpretation and approach, then conclude by summarising your views.
- Submit the assignment on time before appearing for the term-end examination; submission is compulsory for exam eligibility.
- Keep a copy of your assignment and obtain a receipt from your Study Centre when submitting it.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these are the current listing dates.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the CTE-104 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for CTE-104?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
How many questions must I answer in CTE-104?
All five questions are compulsory and carry 20 marks each. Question 1 has four short notes worth 5 marks each.
What are the CTE-104 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Does the CTE-104 assignment have to be handwritten?
Yes. The PDF requires answers in your own handwriting, written neatly and clearly in simple, correct English.
Is assignment submission required before the term-end exam?
Yes. The PDF makes timely assignment submission a condition for appearing in the examination. It also asks students to retain a copy and collect a submission receipt from their Study Centre.
Other IGNOU CTE assignments
- CTE-01: The Language Learner
- CTE-02: The Structure of English
- CTE-03: Teaching Strategies
- CTE-04: Teaching English – Elementary School
- CTE-05: Teaching English – Secondary School
- CTE-101: The Language and the Learner
- CTE-102: The Structure of English
- CTE-103: Teaching Strategies
- CTE-105: Teaching English: Secondary School
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.