Code of Ethics

Professionals in all organizations are held accountable to certain practices and guidelines that are expected of all who work in the field. These guidelines are widely referred to code of ethics, and explain the expected ethical and moral responses and actions of all employees. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), has a list of expectations that are specific to all early childhood educators. Three that are particularly meaningful to me are:

Ethical Responsibilities to children

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

 Ms Sparks and Ms. Cooper reminded me in this weeks video that information is constantly change  and with that comes the way things are done. New and innovative ways of doing things are always being introduced and we owe it to our students to i,,part the best and most current knowledge that is available.

P-1.11—When we become aware of a practice or situation that endangers the health, safety, or

well-being of children, we have an ethical responsibility to protect children or

 inform parents and/or others who can.

 

In week 5, I read an article called, “Where do we stand on Child abuse.” It was quite disturbing to know how many children are abused each year and that that number continues to be on the rise. As a prospective educator, I realize that I have the responsibility to see to a child’s health and safety and overall well being. Until the number of child abuse cases starts to decline then perhaps we are not doing enough as educators; being sensitive to behavioral changes &warning signs and talking the necessary preventative measures.

Ethical Responsibilities to families

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

Among one of the many things I learned from the readings in this course is that once a trust relationship is established with parents, they become more receptive t advice concerning discipline and other childcare best practices. Once this happens then there is a lesser likelihood of children being abused by frustrated parents and they will receive the appropriate care and attention needed for successful development.