Ethical Responsibilities to Children and Families
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
I-2.2—To develop relationships of mutual trust and
create partnerships with the families we serve.
I-1.12—To work with families to provide a safe and
smooth transition as children and families move from one program to the next.
I have worked in centers where some of the teachers did not have respect for each other and teaching teams did not get along. In order to have an environment that celebrates our differences and individuality, we have to treat each other with respect and dignity. Children can tell when there is a hostile environment, and it affects their behavior.
Creating an environment that makes children feel safe and secure gives them the confidences to want to learn and try new things.To fully serve your families, you have to build and maintain a trust that will last from the time they enter your classroom until they transition to the public school system.
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior Code of Ethics
We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value
and human potential of each child.
We shall use individually appropriate assessment strategies including multiple sources of
information such as observations, interviews with significant caregivers, formal and informal
assessments to determine children’s learning styles, strengths, and challenges.
I believe that all people deserve respect no matter what their age may be. A person needs to know that count and that they are valued.
Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives Code of Ethics
We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with
whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.
I have worked in centers where some of the teachers did not have respect for each other and teaching teams did not get along. In order to have an environment that celebrates our differences and individuality, we have to treat each other with respect and dignity. Children can tell when there is a hostile environment, and it affects their behavior.
Refrences
NAEYC. (2005). Code of
ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved Feb 20, 2016, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
DEC (2000) The Division
for Early Childhood. Code of ethics. Retrieved Feb 20, 2016,
fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
I enjoyed reading the code of ethics that you chose because, they are important to working in a child care program. I totally agree with you that you should always show respect to everyone. I also agree with that children should be learning in a safe environment because, children should be protected and safe at all times.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the code of ethics in which you have chosen and as early childhood educator it is imperative that we hold truth to each of the codes. Safety of children is not to be taken lightly and each parent that enters the building should be able to leave the center with a sense of security knowing that their children are receiving adequate care. Being able to build a relationship build on mutual trust provides better communication between educator and parent. Having this trust throughout the development process promotes a safe and smooth transition from the child’s current classroom into their new one.
ReplyDeleteHello Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteI just want to thank you for all of your hard work and contribution to the early childhood field and this class. I really enjoyed reading your posts and getting your insights and perspectives on children, families, and professionalism. You have many great qualities and passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families. Best wishes for the future.
Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteThroughout this course you have been a wonderful colleague towards responding to my discussions and blogs this semester. I enjoyed reading the feedback that you wrote toward my blog and discussion. The responses you input will be kept in my memory and used when I enter the early childhood field. I also enjoyed reading all of your blogs and discussions because, it help me on ways that I can excel towards being a part of the early childhood field. I thank you for being a wonderful colleague with sharing important thoughts that helped me throughout this course. Keep up the great work towards achieving children’s academics and making sure that parents continue to be supportive in the development of their child’s academics.