Examining Code of Ethics

                                                                                    NAEYC

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.

*I find this code to be important to me because I believe it is important to stay up to date with information on early childhood education. Information in the early childhood field constantly gets updated and research is always being put out especially when it can be beneficial to us. It is important to stay up on the education and receive adequate training to continue to be an effective professional.

I-1.3-To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

*All children are unique and learn at their own pace. This Idea meant a lot to me because children are unique in their own way. No child learns the same way or will be on the same level at the same time. We must respect each child uniqueness, abilities and potential because children learn at different pace. This is a perfect reason why we should never make a child feel less than any other child who is beyond their development because no all children can grasp information at the same time.

P-1.5- We shall use appropriate assessment systems, which include multiple sources of information, to provide information on children’s learning and development.

*This code meant a lot to me because assessment is a biggie for me because at times I do not agree with them because some assessments are too advance for young children, but I love this code because it clearly states, “We SHALL use appropriate assessment systems.” It is ok to assess and evaluate a child, but only if it’s done fairly.  

                                                                  DEC-The Division for Early Childhood.

I.                    Professional Practice

                    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

      *As a educator, I find this code important because we should show appreciation to each child and respect them at all levels. My behavior and attitudes shows how I feel about each individual child. We should always demonstrate positive behavior and language to children and not belittle them with our words and actions.

                    Professional Collaboration

                            2.) We shall honor and respect the diverse backgrounds of our colleagues including 

                                 such diverse characteristics as sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion 

                                  beliefs, or other affiliations.

                                  *Different cultural backgrounds is becoming more common in the early   

                                    childhood field. This one is important to me because I love to learn various   

                                    individuals backgrounds and use them as a learning experience. Honoring and 

                                     respecting diverse backgrounds of our colleagues shows that their origin,

                                     religion, beliefs and other affiliations are important just as much as ours.

III. Responsive Family Centered Practices:

                    Enhancement of Children’s and Families Quality of Lives

                    3.) We shall recognize and respect the digitiy, diversity, and autonomy of the families 

                         and children we serve.

                   *This one means a lot to me because education and children is what I'm most passionate 

                     about. Recognizing and respecting the dignity, diversity, and autonomy of the families

                     and children we serve is what we do everyday with the agency I work for. Our

                     children and families are our main priority and we respect them and their diversity at all

                     times.