Darlene Thomas

Week 7 Blog

 

NAEYC, & DEC Codes of Ethics

NAEYC Code of Ethics:

Section I Ethical Responsibilities to Children

I- 1.3: To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

By practicing this policy we are respecting each child as he/ or she is, and this respects their family and culture.

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.

By practicing this code of ethic, we present ourselves as open, loving, fair, and caring professional educators that will aid in the proper and full development of young children.

Section III Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues

I- 3A.2: To share resources with co-workers, collaborating to ensure that the best possible early childhood care and education program is provided.

By practicing this code of ethic educators can create a (PLC) Professional Learning Community where we can learn from each other in order to better prepare our curriculum in ways that are best for teaching all children.

DEC Codes of Ethics:

I Professional Practice

Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:

4. 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.

With this respect, we can ensure equal treatment and learning privileges with inclusion practices.

II Professional Development and Preparation

4. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services.

This code of ethics is very important to me and I am glad to see its existence because I have had experiences of less than equal and kind treatment from colleagues in the educational work force. When considering jobs this is one of my first concerns. We can’t be the best educational example for young children if we can’t treat and accept our colleagues.

Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives

3. We shall recognize and respect the dignity, diversity, and autonomy of the families and children we serve.

By practicing this code of ethic, we are respecting each child and their family culture that is represented.

 

References

 NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of Ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved

     May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/files/positions/PSETH05.pdf.

The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of Ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010,

     From http://www.dec-sped.org/ .