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
NAEYC.
(2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment.
Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The
Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
http://www.dec-sped.org/
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:
· NAEYC.
(2004). NAEYC advocacy toolkit. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/policy/toolkit.pdf Chapter 1: Introduction (pp. 3-4) and Chapter 3: Engaging
the Members in Public Policy (pp. 14-16)
I think all of the Ideals are something that we as early childhood professional must take to heart and live by. I am grateful to have these resources to compile early on in our program!
ReplyDeleteNakita, the second ideal is a great one to work toward. Like you said many centers & schools cannot afford quality furnishings and such; but they may employee quality teachers (like us). The children will still have quality education. Sometimes it comes down to quality furnishings (making the building look "good") or paying for quality teaching staff. It is my hope and prayer that some day in the near future, that centers and schools will be able to afford both "looking good" and great teachers.
ReplyDeleteI like how you arranged the information. I agree that we all should want to provide fair education for our students. This way they will become well-rounded productive members of society. I like the professional idea from Dr. Kien to try new things. I think it is important to introduce new skills to students so they will have a variety of ways to do one thing.
ReplyDeleteNakita, I believe that these guidelines are very valuable to us, and to everyone that is a professional in any field. They are codes that if followed, ensures that good quality service is given and all are giving credible service. You have an exceptional collection of valuable source at your finger tips whenever you need it. Great job, keep it up.
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