The ideals that I found significance to my future professional life were under the heading Ethical Responsibilities to Children and Ethical Responsibilities to Families under the Code of Ethical Conducts and Statement of Commitment for the naeyc. The ideals under Ethical Responsibilities to Children are 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. 1-1.2 Base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines as well as on particular knowledge of each child. The ideals under Ethical Responsibilities to Families are 1-2.1 to be familiar with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families and to stay informed through continuing education and training. 1-2.2 to develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve. I found the codes of ethics to be a great resource to have to clarify and understand the rights and responsibilities of the professional to children and families that I will one day serve as a future professional.
What I found significance to my future professional life under DEC code of ethics was the overall explanation of the rights and responsibilities of the professional who works with early childhood special education. I found it to be a great resource for me if I decide to go into the early childhood special education field or I find myself having to work with children with special needs. I found the information helpful when understanding the ethical responsibilities of the early childhood professional in special education.
Article: NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
Article: The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
Tonetta,
ReplyDeleteI also found the DEC code of ethics very informative. I have been in the profession for over 25 years, have taken a lot of college courses, and never even knew the code existed! I hope you do get the opportunity to work with a special needs child, it's wonderful!
Mary L.
Tonetta
ReplyDeleteI see a common theme across our colleagues' posting. I think we were all moved by the profoundness of all obligation and responsibilities to children and their families. I have the same insight regarding the responsibility to stay current on early childhood research and knowledge. The wealth of information and research is amazing. How often do you think admdinistrators and politicians are accessing this research and knowledge when they're making legislative decisions which impact children and their families?
Tonetta,
ReplyDeleteI also commented about the importance of staying current in the field of education and child development. I think there is nothing greater than knowledge and the only way to gain knowledge is to read, attend seminars and trainings, go to conferences, and to learn from coworkers and others in the field. Nobody can know all their is to know in our profession but we can strive to continue to learn and share that information with the children, families, and educators that are in our lives.
Amy
Tonetta,
ReplyDeleteProfessional development is very important; however, making the conscious effort to implement what we've learned is even more important. I plan to keep the Codes "at the ready" and do some training with staff and school board members.
Thanks for sharing!
Kristi