Week 7 Three code of Ethics Ideals that are meaningful to me

NAYEC:

- Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family.

- Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect.

- Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable state of the human Life style.

These three statements are meaningful to me because I think they are essential in a child's early childhood life. It is important for educators and caregivers to support the bond between a child and their family. We must take the time to learn and get to know the families to ensure we both as a team support the child as best as we can. It is important for children to trust their family, teachers and caregivers. Children will bond with those who care and respect them. Just because they are children does not mean they don't understand trust or respect. It is something we overlook because they are children. Childhood is a special part of our lives and many times our childhood experiences will determine how we grow up into adults. Children need to be able to be just that. Children. They need to be able to play, explore and learn as children.

D E C

I. Professional Practice

I. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE encompasses the practice principles to promote and maintain high standards of conduct for the early childhood special education professional. The early childhood special education professional should base his or her behaviors on ethical reasoning surrounding practice and professional issues as well as an empathic reflection regarding interactions with others. We are committed to beneficence acts for improving the quality of lives of young children with disabilities and their families. The guidelines for practice outlined below provide a framework for everyday practice when working with children and families and with other professionals in the field of early childhood special education. Professional and Interpersonal Behavior 1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child. 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. 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. 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. CODE OF ETHICS 5. We shall use individually appropriate assessment strategies including multiple sources of information such as observations, interviews with significant caregivers, formal and informal assessments to determine children’s learning styles, strengths, and challenges. 6. We shall build relationships with individual children and families while individualizing the curricula and learning environments to facilitate young children’s development and learning.

Professional Practice is significant in my professional and personal life. I believe it is important to be professional and respectful to all people at all times in your professional life. When there is professionalism and respect there will be success. Respect is important in my personal life and it is something my husband started to teach our kids at a very young age. I think if you have respect it will take you a long way in life personally and professionally.

References:

NAEYC. (2005). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved Feb 12, 2016 from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

DEC (2000) The Division for Early C hildhood. Code of ethics. Retrieved Feb 12, 2016, fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/