NAEYC Code of
Ethical Conduct offers “guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth
a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in
early childhood care and education” (NAEYC, 2005, 1). I saw two that stuck out
to me:
1. “To work through education, research and advocacy
toward an environmentally safe world in which all children receive health care,
food and shelter; are nurtured; and live free from violence in their home and
communities” (NAEYC, 2005, 7).
----This one is great because anyone would become
distracted if they feel unsafe, hungry and homeless or feels no one cares for
them.
2. “To work through education, research and advocacy
toward a society in which all young children have access to a high-quality
early care and education program” (NAEYC, 2005, 7).
----Of course, We –as educators must provide the
best we can to give each child a fighting chance to survive after school. I would
love to have all schools, especially the poor ones, have new books, comfortable
desks, chairs, and computers that are up-to-date. Many schools do not have the
access or the supporters, as well-funded schools.
The Division
of Early Childhood is “based on sound ethical reasoning related to
professional practice with young children with disabilities and their families
and with interdisciplinary colleagues” (DEC, 2009, 1). There are two that I really
liked:
1. “To demonstrate our respect and concern for
children, families, colleagues and others with whom we work, honoring their
beliefs, values, customs, languages and cultures” (DEC, 2009, 3).
----We all must respect all aspects of a child and
their families lives. We do have snobbish and unconcerned individuals, which is
such a sad issue.
2. “To recognize our responsibility to improve the
developmental outcomes of children and to provide services and support in a
fair and equitable manner to all families and their children” (DEC, 2009, 3).
----When we decided to get into the field, I would
hope that we –as educators would want to provide fair education to all.
References
Some
other information that I want to remember:
Dr.
Janet Kien suggestions:
Professional
Development Ideas:
- Coaching
- Examining your craft
- Taking professional development classes to improve
skills
- Reading in your field
- Talking with peers
- Trying new things
- Keep questioning your craft: tweaking, trying new
different ways
- Constant learning
- Become a learning community in the school
Visit
other classes. Watch videos of teaching.
- Participating in learning communities
There is
always something new to learn.
- Going to workshops and conferences
Go for
different purposes
Exemplary Teachers:
- Students score well over a long period.
- Teachers use varied structures and strategies.
- Teachers differentiate instruction in small groups.
- Teachers hold high expectations.
- Teachers provide constructive feedback.
- Teachers are honest and kind.
- Teachers have excellent organization and management.
Students
know what to do and when. Materials are well organized.
- Teachers provide literacy-rich environments.
- Teachers hold advanced degrees.
- Teachers engage in continual professional development.
JUST A SOURCE:
