NAEYC Code of Ethical
Conduct and Statement of Commitment
1.1.2 To base program practices upon current
knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child
development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of
each child.
1-2.4 To listen to families, acknowledge and build
upon their strengths and competencies, and learn from families as we support
them in their task of nurturing children.
1-4.6 To promote knowledge and understanding of
young children and their needs. To work toward greater societal acknowledgement
of children’s rights and greater social acceptance of responsibility for the
well-being of all children.
DEC 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 demonstrate the highest
standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our
professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the
children and families and of those with whom we work.
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.
I chose these ideals because:
They begin with the importance of current knowledge and
research in the field of early childhood.
They emphasize the value in recognizing the uniqueness of
each child.
They stress the importance of including families in their
child’s education and building on their strengths.
They remind us of our responsibility as early childhood
professions to advocate for all young children.
References
- Article: 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 - Article: The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
Christine, I respect all the codes you chose. I connect to the ones that you picked, especially the idea of treating children as individuals. Often, this is what we have to point out to other adults in a child's life, and to the child themselves so that they can feel special and important.
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind message. I have enjoyed getting to know you in this class and I feel like I have learned from you already and all the experience you have in the field. I really respect all that you have done in your school setting and how much you do for the population that you work with. They are very lucky to have you :) I wish you the best of luck with your goals and I hope to stay in touch with you and take more courses with you in the program. I will definitely check out your preschool.
Take care,
Jennifer
Christine,
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed reading all of the information you have provided throughout this course. I can tell you have lots of experience in early childhood education. I admire your ability to run a preschool and fight breast cancer! I believe you will continue to do an amazing job of touching children’s lives! Thank you for sharing such great information!
Courtney