Codes of Ethics that Resonated with me.

The readings and webcast for this week have opened my eyes to a lot of things in the Early Childhood field. I watched five Early Childhood professionals talk passionately about what it means to be a professional and what advocacy means, I was able to rate my professional development and identify my strengths as well as my weaknesses, and I had the opportunity to read the Code of Ethics from both the NAEYC and the DEC. Below are some of the ideals that are meaningful to me from the NAEYC Code of Ethics.

Section 1
Ethical Responsibilities to Children

a.      Ideal 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.

To be knowledgeable is one of the attributes of a professional (Leticia Lara) and keeping abreast of new developments in early childhood care and education will help me in my work.

Section 11
Ethical Responsibilities to Families

b.      Ideal I-2.2: To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.

I need to develop this relationship with the families I serve as I am able to know the child more and partner with the families which will the benefit the child at the end.

Section 111
Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues

a.      Ideal I-3A.1: To establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation with co-workers.

Networking and collaboration not just with colleagues from other schools but with co-workers is important. As no one is an island, I need to maintain a healthy relationship with co-workers.

References

NAEYC. (2005, April).Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment. (2010, May 26). Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. (2010, May 26)). Retrieved from http://www.dec-sped.org/