1). 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 chose this ethic from the NAEYC because I feel that as an educator and future advocate for children, I need to stay current with the early childhood field. Studies and research are consistently changing and I feel that it is my responsibility to stay on top to help my students succeed and for my families to understand their child’s education.
2) I-2.2 To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.
This also is from NAEYC. In order for students to be successful, they need to see that educators and parents are working together in collaboration. Parents need to have a sense of trust that the teacher is doing everything they can to ensure their child’s safety, well-being and educational needs. As a teacher, I need to trust that parents will cooperate and work with me if there are problems. When we all work together, we have the child’s best interest at hand and the child benefits from it.
3) Responsive Family Centered Practices #6: We shall respect families’ rights to choose or refuse early childhood special education or related services.
I chose this ethic from the DEC because I feel that ultimately the parents/guardians have the final say in what services if any their child receives. As an educator, we have the responsibility to inform our parents of services that we may feel benefit their child. We need to give the families all the information required to make their decisions. I feel that when parents have the opportunity to discuss options with the teacher and other support staff, and they are able to have their questions answered, then I as an educator have done what I can do, but ultimately the family has the final say and I have to be respectful of it.
- 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/
I-2.2 To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very important thing to do. Before teaching and working in early childhood education I had no idea how important having relationships with parents actually is. It is better for the child when we collaborate together.
Alisa, the fact that you stated we need to collaborate with parents in assuring them that we are in this together is significant. They have to trust us and know that we care just as much about their child as they do. Good job!
ReplyDeleteTrusting relationships with parents is imperative to the teacher-parent-child relationship. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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