Codes of Ethics





Codes of Ethics

  • To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with families we serve.
Developing relationships with families is the key to having a successful student. It takes a village to work together in order for children to receive the best education possible. This ethic continues to be a part of my journey in the early childhood field because you have to build trusting relationships with family and keep the lines of communication open.

  • We shall be familiar with the risk factors for and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, educational, and medical neglect. We shall know and follow state laws and community procedures that protect children against abuse and neglect.
Our children expect us to protect them. We observe children everyday, we have to watch for the signs and listen to our children. They may be screaming for help so we cannot ignore anything. This will always be a part of my life as an educator because I truly believe it is up to us to protect our children.

  • To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults.
Children depend on us to educate and protect them. This will continue to be a part of our lives as educators. We are advocates for children we have to be the voice to and stand up for them.

 References:
NAEYC.(2005, April) Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc,org/files/naeyc/files/positions/PSETH05.pdf

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    Hi there! Thanks so much for your blog post this week! I LOVE what you said in terms of advocating for children and being their voice. So often I have been frustrated by situations I see happening in education, a child's negative or neglectful home life, etc. And it is one thing to be frustrated over these things, but another to take action and to remember the integral role we play in facilitating positive change in a child's life. THANK you for that reminder!

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  2. UnknownOctober 22, 2017 at 8:17 PM

    Hi Latwana,

    Excellent blog, I especially like the 2nd code of ethic. I think it is very important for us to get to know and observe our students. We have to know the warning signs when students are screaming "Help me!" It is our jobs as educators to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 28, 2017 at 9:28 AM

    Hi Latwana,
    Thank you so much for sharing your personal experiences and connections to our learning during the last eight weeks of this course. I can tell that you are so passionate about reaching children and families and know this passion and continuing education will only continue to serve you well as you do just that. Your teachers are blessed to work with a coordinator who has such a heart for children. Thanks again!
    Best,
    Renee

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