NAEYC Code of Ethics ideals that are meaningful to me.
1-1.1 To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.
I believe that not only early childhood professionals but that all professionals should continue learning. I believe that you should always look for training to enhance your skills and to stay current in your field. I will be striving to do this in my professional life.
1-1.3 To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
Evey child is different, no child is the same. I believe that in my profession I must recognize the differences and respect them in every child.
1-1.12 To work with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families move from one program to the next.
In my profession I work with families that have to deal transitions. The transition of their children leaving our program and going into kindergarten. It is our charge to make sure every child is school ready and the transition made easy for the child and the parent.
DEC Code of Ethics that are meaningful to me.
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 of those with whom we work.
Integrity, truthfulness and honesty are huge when communicating with families and colleagues. Parents must be able to trust you and those of whom you work with.
Enhancement of Children's and Families Quality of Lives
2. We shall recognize our responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to provide services and supports in a fair and equitable manner to all families and children.
My job as a service coordinator is data driven. We must be able to see that our early childhood program is graduating children who are better off from attending our program.
Responsive Family Centered Practices
7. We shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the children and families we serve by protecting all forms of verbal, written, and electronic communication.
Confidentiality is important when you are dealing with families and their private information. It is up to us to protect the confidentiality of the children and families we serve.
All of the ideals shared in the NAEYC code of ethics, and the DEC code of ethics are very meaningful when it comes to my profession. The ideals I have chosen were just a few that stuck out for me because I have to adhere and personally deal with these everyday on the job.
Jamie, you and I chose some of the same ideals. I also believe in educating yourself in the field of early childhood education. I also believe that each child is individual with strengths and weaknesses. As you say, I also think that we have to accept each child for whom they are rather than changing them into whom we want them to be. All children are developing in their own time and we have to understand them to help them succeed. I also find interesting what you say about transitioning and helping families through these transitions. I could not agree more with you. I work in a military community and transition between duty stations as well as transisitions from one program to the next (Kindergarten, school, etc) can be tough on families and their children. We are in an excellent position to make transitions easier.
ReplyDeleteJamie,
ReplyDeleteYour selections penetrate the heart of the whole system: trust, confidentiality, and transition. These 3 are important when working with families and children. If we do not demonstrate any of these, the families and children would not be able to achieve much in their lives through education setting.
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ReplyDeleteJamie,
ReplyDeleteGreat choices. I to believe that if we as educators start with knowing that every child is unique it opens our creativity. Our creativity is opened because we will have to prepare for the unique learning ability of each child.
Professional Thanks,
ReplyDeleteJamie thanks for sharing valuable information during this eight weeks of study. I trust that you will continue on this great journey of professional development in the Early Childhood field.
Hi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteIt has been great collaborating with you and the rest of our group members throughout this course. Thanks for all of your valuable comments and ideas. Good luck on your journey and I hope to work with you again.
Chantrell