NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
Conceptual Framework
Ideals
I. 1.5- To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions. (It is important for every child to feel that they are valuable and bring a certain uniqueness to the classroom. They should feel that the class would not be the same if they were not there and that their presence is needed and appreciated.)
Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society
Ideals
I. 4.6-To promote knowledge and understanding of young children and their needs. To work toward greater societal acknowledgment of children’s rights and greater social acceptance of responsibility for the well-being of all children. (Early childcare professionals have a responsibility to be an advocate for you children, we must support the rights of younger and educate social awareness to the issues that effect young children. We have the power to create and utilize resources to promote the well-being of all children.)
The Division of Early Childcare Code of Ethics
III. Responsive Family Centered Practice
-Enhancement of Children and Families Quality of Lives
4. We shall serve as advocates for children with disabilities and their families and for the professionals who serve them by supporting both policy and programmatic decisions that enhance the quality of their lives. (We must ensure that children with disabilities are given equal opportunities to succeed and that their families are given the support needed to ensure the quality of their lives are sufficient.)
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
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.dec-sped.org/
I like the ethics you chose and why you chose them.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the field of teaching is constantly changing in an effort to improved teaching methods and enhance learning. I am glad that you emphasized the importance of the learning environment. It should be safe and nurturing while focused upon the way the child develops. The early experiences that children have within the child care facility or in the school affect their perception of learning now and in the future. Thank you for reminding me of this very important idea.
ReplyDeleteYou have made some great points in your list of codes and ethics. I too agree about the field of teaching is constantly changing. Some of the changes being made are not always beneficial for our children which is why advocates are important in the decision making for early childhood education.
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ReplyDeleteI want to wish you great success on your journey in the ECE field. I wish you much success as the director of you program and hoped that I have helped you. I believe you have all the necessary tools to be successful in your career. I thank you for sharing your personal family story. I certainly enjoyed you as a classmate during the blogs and discussions. Keep up the good work. My personal email is- Emily.carter2@yahoo.com