NAEYC Code of Ethics--As a person that does presentations on the Code of Ethics at first thought I was immediately thought well of course P1.1--Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, phyiscally harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children. This prinicple has precedence over all others in this Code (NAEYC, 2005) means the most to me and has the most impact because as an early childhod professional we have to be committed and passionate that first and formost we believe in protecting young children.
The next thought was I-1.1--To be familiar witht he knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training (NAEYC, 2005). Every week we have reflected in some what the valued of staying informed and seeking more education. We are living this ideal simply because we are on this quest for more education.
The third and final ideal that I will share in this posting is I-3B.1--To assist the program in providing the highest quality of service (NAEYC, 2005). This ideal is why I am in the early childhood field and why I am seeking more education and why I want to be a strong early childhood advocate because I believe all children should have the opportunity to attend a program that is providing the highest quality of service. I have dedicated my lifes work to assisting centers and homes in seeking the ultimate in quality for the children and families that they serve.
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PESETH05.pdf
I, too, picked an ideal that focused on the child completely. The ideal that you chose reminds us basically to do no harm. I recently walked into a classroom and heard a teacher degrading a child's work because it did not meet her expectations, and although it was not meant to hurt the child, it absolutely did. The teacher told a child not to mix two colors because it would be "yucky" and would ruin the whole project. The little guy looked completely dejected until I went and sat down next to him and mixed the two colors to show the teacher how beautiful the newly created color was! It's so important for us to remember that children have feelings and must be respected.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your thoughts about the code of ethics. I like how you stated your feelings about ideal I-11, "we are living this ideal simply because we are on this quest for more education." I totally agree with your sentiments. It is always important for those involved in the education field have the desire to engage in continuous education and be committed to lifelong learning. Once educators lose the desire to learn...it's time to retire :)
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ReplyDeleteI concur that principle 1-1 in NAEYC Code of Ethics is the overarching principle. Working in a team where members are supportive of each other promotes this principle as well as a dignified and loving environment. As children pick up on outside energy, this environment must also apply to the staff that need to role model proper interactions amongst themselves. Your next choices establish that early childhood science is an integral part of the program and that staff keeps up with new developments in the field. Adhering to clear standards of professionalism ensures that children receives best treatment possible, and also empowers professionals because ethics and science provide harmony and efficacy to their practice. Could you describe one way you assisted centers? How are families responding to outside help?
Jill, It is very wise for anyone in early childhood development to stay informed of new and changing information that becomes available to us. They provide us with seminars to attend in our area, which we have to have so many hours of continuing ed.
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