NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings
that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and
physical development and that respect their dignity
and their contributions.
*This is very important to me because I believe it is crucial to allow students to feel safe and in a healthy setting. It is essential to have an environment conducive to nurturing the "whole" child. I try to ensure that I provide this type of learning environment in my classroom to help my students feel loved and appreciated. I think this helps in promoting the development of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of the child.
I-1.12—To work with families to provide a safe and
smooth transition as children and families move from
one program to the next.
*It is very important to work with families and children to ensure they are ready for the next program. It is important to encourage families to become involved and stay involved in their child's education. It is a collaborative effort between the teacher, parent, and child to help the child be prepared for the next stages of their education.
I-2.5—To respect the dignity and preferences of each
family and to make an effort to learn about its structure, culture, language, customs, and beliefs.
*I think it is very important to respect the preferences of the family. We must take into account culture, language, customs, etc, because not all children are going to have the same beliefs. We do not want to offend anyone and we want to be respectful of the beliefs of others. It is very important not to overstep boundaries and try to force our beliefs on others.
DEC Code of Ethics
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We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value
and human potential of each child.
*This is very important because we want to appreciate each student's individuality. It is important to recognize the potential in each child and strive to provide a meaningful education that will enable the child to reach their fullest potential. Every child has potential and we need to nurture them to enable them to learn and grow.
- Article: 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 - Article: The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
