Examining Codes of Ethics

NAEYC code: I-1.1—To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.
This code is significant to my professional life because field of early childhood education, the best practices and information utilized to educate young children continues to change.  I have been in the early childhood education profession for almost 20 years, and because my professional goal is to own a daycare center, I have to stay informed of the changes in practices and techniques needed in the early childhood so I can provide young children with the education they need to progress in their academic journey.
NAEYC code: I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child. 
This ideal is important to my professional life because as an early childhood education professional, teachers must be able to recognize that each child is unique and different. When working with children, I try to give children activities that enable them to display their talents so that they can reach their maximum learning potential.
DEC code of ethics; Responsive Family Centered Practices #1:  We shall demonstrate our respect and appreciation for all families’ beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture relative to their nurturance and support of their children toward achieving meaningful and relevant priorities and outcomes families’ desire for themselves and their children.
This DEC code of ethics is significant to my professional life because teachers must be sensitive to the different cultures and aspects of the cultures such as customs, languages, beliefs, and values.  Throughout my professional career in the early childhood education, I have worked with children from many nationalities and cultures.  It is imperative that I celebrate and promote children’s diversity within my classroom so that my children know they can be comfortable and supported enough to be themselves in an educational setting.

                                                            References
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010,
            from http://www.dec-sped.org/


Comments

  1. UnknownJune 24, 2017 at 4:23 AM

    Hi Teresa, I like your post about being familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood education. It is important to have an understanding of early childhood to be able to effectively help families and children. This knowledge will be able to help not only children and families but those working in early childhood as well.
    Elaine Darden

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  2. AnonymousJune 25, 2017 at 11:42 AM

    Hi Teresa,
    I enjoyed reading your post. As educators, it is our responsibility to educate ourselves on the different cultures that we may have in our classes. With our world growing, we are always learning and needing new ways to educate our students.

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  3. UnknownJune 25, 2017 at 7:21 PM

    I agree that it is our responsibility to identify that all children are unique. Although it is difficult to teach each child in their own personal way, I think it is a goal we all strive for We find ways throughout the classroom that can lead to a level of individual curiousity and engagement.

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  4. AnonymousJune 29, 2017 at 5:16 AM

    Hi Teresa, thank you for providing valuable information in your posts and throughout this course. I have learned a great deal from reading and responding to your posts. The information you posted allowed me to gain more insight into the early childhood field. The pictures and quotes of your family allowed me to see what is important in your life. Thanks for sharing your blog. I hope that you will continue to change the lives of children and families. Best wishes!

    Elaine Darden

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