The NAEYC code of ethics is a set of rules/guidelines for responsible conduct or behavior for early childhood professionals. As I read and examined these guidelines, these two stood out to me:
1.Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family
These are significant to me because ; children do not exist without their families and so we should demonstrate that when they are in our care.When we work with children, it is very important that we recognize their families, and show appreciation for who they are and their very important roles as significant to the children..
2. We must respect and embrace the diversity we may encounter as we work with different groups of children. We must also appreciate their families and our colleagues who may be of a different ethnicity, economic status, family structure, language or religious belief.
The Division of Early childhood code of ethics is a set of public guidelines.
"The Code’s purpose is to: (1) identify the key principles guiding our professional conduct; and (2) provide
guidance for practice and personal dilemmas in our conduct of research and practice. The Code is intended to assist professionals in resolving conflicts as they arise in practice with children and families and with other
colleagues". (DEC,2009,1). One that is very meaningful to me is;
2. 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. Our whole commitment should be honorable in all that we believe, do and stand for as professional.
Reference
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/
Wow, I love the use of the honorable it is so fitting. We need to always remember that we are only in the children's lives for a moment in time and that their families are their core and with them forever. If we do not understand and respect that every family has different styles and beliefs we could cause children harm due to missunderstanding their responses. I appreciate the work that you do for the children in your care.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Pore`
Two great guidelines. honest and intergrity goes a long way. these values are a very important part of the education process. Also we as parents, educators and counselors should all show respect to each other because we are one big family circle.
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