Some of the codes stand out to me such as:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION
1. We shall engage in ongoing and systematic reflective inquiry and self-assessment for the purpose of continuous improvement of professional performance and services to young children with disabilities and their families (DEC, 2000).
This is significant to me because in the day to day interaction with children and their families, it requires a lot of emotional and mental effort. Therefore it is necessary to take time to reflect on how well I have been of service to them and also how I can improve as an individual and a professional in ensuring that they are cared for. It will also be time for me to remember what I am passionate about the field of early childhood and why.
RESPONSIVE FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICES
1. We shall respect families' rights to choose or refuse early childhood special education or related services (DEC, 2000).
This is significant to me because no matter how much I may mean well for children, their families know them better. Also by letting the families make that decision, they will be held accountable for the outcome and there is a better chance that they would be more supportive of the child. It also means to me that the focus should be on what would be best for the child in the long run.
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
Ethical Responsibilities to Families
1. To help family members enhance their understanding of their children and support the continuing development of their skills as parents (NAEYC, 2005).
This ideal is significant to me because it is necessary as an early childhood professional to be knowledgeable in all that concerns early childhood. By providing information to family members, it may help to reduce the incidences of neglect, abuse and misunderstanding of children and their behaviours thus having an overall positive effect on their development.
Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues
A. Responsibilities to co-workers
1. To establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation with co-workers (NAEYC, 2005).
This ideal is significant to me because as humans, we need to interact with other people. It will be necessary to draw strength and inspiration from people who may be experiencing the same thing with me. In addition, by maintaining a healthy relationship with colleagues, it translates into a positive type of environment in which the children learn at and would have an immense impact in their development.
References
NAEYC.
(2005). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000). Code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.dec- sped.org
I love the ideals you chose cause they are all so important. The one concerning families right to choose or refuse...i believe that and educators role is more to educate the parents and show them the benefits (of special ed) if needed and let them make their own (informed) decision instead of forcing them to do something them might have no knowledge about.
ReplyDeleteShinelle thank you for stopping by. You are right about parents making informed decision. It would not be a good idea for trials and errors with things concerning children.
DeleteYou literally hit the nail right on the head with the information listed under Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues. I agree that "by maintaining a healthy relationship with colleagues, it translates into a positive type of environment in which the children learn ". I have definitely seen co-teachers or co-workers not getting along and how rather than focusing on the children and their development they are focused on one another and the difficulties that they are having. Not fair to the children at all!
ReplyDeleteHi BA87, thank you for checking out my blog. I appreciate your input.
DeleteYou are right, taking care of young children and their needs does drain you mentally as well as emotionally and physically. We need to ensure that as educators we are prepared to tackle any obstacle that may stand in our way. I also find that being respectful of families is extremely important. Families are a child’s first and lifelong teachers. They know a child better than any educator ever will. So therefore, what families want for their children is the most important and needs to be respected. I think as caregivers we have so many responsibilities.
ReplyDeleteSarah, I enjoyed reading your input. Thank you for stopping by.
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