Examining Codes of Ethics

Three NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics that are meaningful to me:

1) National Association for the Education of Young Children:

 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 (NAEYC, 2005).

It is our duty as child care provider's to create a environment that is a safe haven for young children. We must protect and support their growth while providing the tools they need. 

2) Division for Early Childhood:

Responsive Family Centered Practices  

1. We shall demonstrate our respect and appreciation for all families’ beliefs, values, customs, 

languages, and culture relative to their nurturance and support of their children toward achieving 

meaningful and relevant priorities and outcomes families’ desire for themselves and their children (DEC, 2009). 

When we get to know our families by building a bridge and letting down our barriers, we create a relationship that produces the best possible outcome for the child. Both parties best interest are for the child. We should work together as a team to ensure that the child receives what they need and creating a foundation for success.

3) National Association for the Education of Young 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 (NAEYC, 2005).

Education is a changing world. There is always something new to learn in this field. It is our responsibility as providers to stay abreast to what is going on. This is why it is important to do research and take classes. In my state classes are required (16 hours per year) for lead teachers.

References

DEC. (2009, August). Code of Ethics. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201620_04/MS_MECS/EDUC_6005/Week%207/Resources/Resources/embedded/dec_codeofethics.pdf

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf