Thank you

This has been an amazing class! I want to take the time to thank all of my colleagues for sharing their  stories and knowledge. I also want to thank you all for your inout, support and motivation. Much success to everyone on their journey!

Two people I want to especially acknowledge are:

Kelly Seay and Rayanna Tomlin

Kelly Seay each week throughout this course you have commented on my discussion posts and blogs. You have been supportive, motivational, and inspiring. Thank you, thank you thank you. 

Rayanna Tomlin, thank you for sharing your story. It takes a special kind of person to open up their home to children who need one. This is our second attempt at obtaining our master's in early childhood and we will get through this. Gook luck in the future! 

I would also like to take the time and thank Dr. E. Your shout outs kept me motivated. I was happy to receive the first one as it set the tone for my performance during this class. Thank you for being such extraordinary teacher! 

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