I-1.3-To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
Each child brings a set of unique talents, abilities, and potential in the classroom. It is very important to provide opportunities for all children to discover those qualities, abilities, and to help them develop to their fullest potential.
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.
As professionals in early childhood field it is our responsibility to create a climate that is favorable for all children health and safety experiences. In addition to providing such climate our activities should be developmentally appropriate catering for the needs of all children.
I-1.8-To support the right of each child to play and learn in an inclusive environment that meets the needs of children with and without disabilities.
I believe that all children including those with disabilities have the right to experiences through play, and interactions that will support and further their development and learning. Children with disabilities have both the need, and right to participate in activities like those without disabilities. Therefore it is our responsibility to provide access to materials/services that would benefit all children in their learning and development.
CODES OF ETHICS OF THE DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior
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 those with whom we work.
It is very important for us to be truthful and honest in our dealings with children and families for this is a necessary roadmap for building trust. We should also maintain the confidentiality of children and families in accordance with the rules and regulations of the organization.
Enhancement of Children's and families' Qualities of Lives
1. We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work with, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.I believe that cultural and linguistic sensitivity should be honored at all times thus, professionals must become familiar with the cultural norms of their immediate environment and build bridges for children and families in a more dominant culture.
4. We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and support for all children and families to enhance their quality of lives.
We have the responsibility of becoming agents for social change, intervening for their cause, and arguing for their advancement.
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
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Theresa,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that is important to be truthful and honest with children and families. First, children are learning from you and teaching them honesty is important. Second, I see many cases in which teachers are not honest with parents are about thieir children. They fear it will hurt the parents feelings. However, being honest with them might help prevent any future problems for the child.
Good Post!
It is very important that we do not only create the learning environment but that all teachers work to ensuring that the children's developmental needs are addressed. It was Lilian Katz Ph.D. who said,"There is no assurance that busy and happy children are learning anything." Teachers must be reflective thinkers since they will be able to assess situations and make thoughtful, rational decisions in order to increase developmental appropriateness.
ReplyDeleteIt is our responsiblity to help these children and their families, to see the importance of creating a positive and healthy learning environment. Honesty is a quality that children need to learn early.Sometimes teachers forget to be honest with their parents. I feel if a parent asks a question about their child,it is the teacher responsiblity to tell the parent the truth. In other words, practice what you teach.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the ideals you posted and I believe that it is our responsibility to help children and families and focus on each childs needs and make sure those needs are met. It is important for us to create a positive environment for children and their families to make them successful in the future.
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