Thursday, August 9, 2012
Examining Codes of Ethics
It was difficult to pick three items that are significant to me. From NAEYC
1.Childhood is a unique and valuable stage in the
human life cycle. Our paramount responsibility is to
provide care and education in settings that are safe,healthy, nurturing, and responsive for each child. We are committed to supporting children’s development
and learning; respecting individual differences; and
helping children learn to live, play, and work cooperatively. We are also committed to promoting
children’s self-awareness, competence, self-worth,
resiliency, and physical well-being.
2.Families* are of primary importance in children’s
development. Because the family and the early childhood practitioner have a common interest in the child’s
well-being, we acknowledge a primary responsibility to
bring about communication, cooperation, and collaboration between the home and early childhood program
in ways that enhance the child’s development.
I really appreciate the Statement of Commitment
As an individual who works with young children, I commit myself to furthering the
values of early childhood education as they are reflected in the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. To the best of my ability I will
• Never harm children.
• Ensure that programs for young children are based on current knowledge and
research of child development and early childhood education.
• Respect and support families in their task of nurturing children.
• Respect colleagues in early childhood care and education and support them in
maintaining the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Serve as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers in community and society.
• Stay informed of and maintain high standards of professional conduct.
• Engage in an ongoing process of self-reflection, realizing that personal characteristics, biases, and beliefs have an impact on children and families.
• Be open to new ideas and be willing to learn from the suggestions of others.
• Continue to learn, grow, and contribute as a professional.
• Honor the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
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Joy,
ReplyDeleteIt is true that a child has his/her family behind, therefore it is our responsibility to be aware of their particular needs too and be pro-active.
Joy,
ReplyDeleteI really like number 2, "Families". I'm planning a workshop on family partnership with activities that centers can do, and with this statement it really says it all. I have been collecting many different perspectives and ideas from my colleagues.
Thank you
Childhood is unique and it is our responsibility to provide care and education in a safe, healthy, nurturing, and responsive way for each child. We are the children's voice.
ReplyDeleteI was hard for me to pick three as well. I believe
ReplyDeleteas educator's it's our responsibility to look out for
the well-being of our students, in and outside the
classroom.
I love the ethical responsibilities to children and the thought of knowing that we as professionals are responsible to provide care and education in a setting that are safe, healthy,nurturing, and responsive for each child. Children are vulnerable and need our help to guide them along the way.
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