Examining Codes of Ethics

NAEYC/DEC

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 (NAEYC 2005, April).

3. We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and using new evidence based information to improve our practices while also responding openly to the suggestions of others (The Division for Early Childhood 2000, August).

                As a professional in the field of early childhood it is very important to the individuals that I come in contact with every day that I am knowledgeable and current with what is going on in early childhood. Also I want to be able to interact with my colleagues and other professionals with confidence.

I-1.9—To advocate for and ensure that all children, including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful (NAEYC  2005, April).

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 (DEC 2000, August).

               

I believe success comes to those who try, but how can one try if their needs have not been met. I feel that it is my responsibility to make sure that every child in my classroom or that I interact with have whatever they need in order to be successful.

I-3C.1—To promote safe and healthy working conditions

and policies that foster mutual respect, cooperation,

collaboration, competence, well-being, confidentiality,

and self-esteem in staff members (NAEYC  2005, April).

1. We shall honor and respect our responsibilities to colleagues while upholding the dignity and autonomy of colleagues and maintaining collegial interprofessional and intraprofessional relationships (DEC 2000, August).

          My goal is to open and operate my own center. I have a responsibility to not only the children but also to the staff that work with the children. I cannot expect for the staff to care and nurture the children if I am neglecting my staff.

Reference List:

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
http://www.dec-sped.org/