IGNOU CTE-105 Assignment 2026-27
Teaching English: Secondary 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-105 assignment front page →| Course code | CTE-105 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Teaching English: Secondary 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-105 assignment
The CTE-105 assignment explores English teaching at the secondary-school level. It covers learner support, reading and listening strategies, vocabulary development, speaking activities, grammar teaching and writing tasks.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. The first question requires short notes on four of five topics. The remaining questions ask for explanations, classroom activities and examples relating to vocabulary, speaking, grammar and writing.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4X5=20 | Write short notes on four topics chosen from supporting underprivileged learners, skimming and scanning, storage and retrieval skills, grammar games, and perception-focused versus comprehension-focused listening. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss difficulties in learning English vocabulary and describe two games that can expand students' vocabulary. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain four types of speaking activities in detail and show how each contributes to speaking-skill development. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain integrated grammar tasks and their teaching value, using at least two examples. |
| Q5 | 20 | Describe five kinds of writing tasks suitable for secondary-school learners. |
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
- Answer all five questions; for Question 1, choose any four of the five short-note topics.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting, keeping it neat and clear.
- Base your answers on the course units and your understanding of teaching and learning rather than copying passages from the material.
- Use simple, correct English and arrange your ideas logically.
- For essay-type answers, include an introduction explaining your approach and a conclusion summarising your views.
- Submit the assignment to your Study Centre before the applicable deadline, as submission is required to appear in the term-end examination.
- Keep a copy of your assignment and obtain a receipt from the Study Centre when submitting it.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Submission dates can differ by session; these dates follow the current official listing.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the CTE-105 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for CTE-105?
The assignment carries 100 marks. Its weightage is 30%, according to the official listing.
Are all CTE-105 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All five questions must be answered and each carries 20 marks. Question 1 allows you to choose four of five short-note topics.
What are the CTE-105 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 assignment need to be handwritten?
Yes. The PDF requires answers in your own handwriting, written neatly and clearly in simple, correct English.
Where should I submit the assignment, and is submission compulsory?
Submit it to your Study Centre and collect a receipt. Keep a copy for yourself. Timely submission is a precondition for appearing in the term-end examination.
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-104: Teaching English: Elementary 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.