"Professional and Interpersonal Behavior
3. We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and using new evidence based information to improve our practices while also responding openly to the suggestions of others".
"Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives
1. We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and cultures".
"Responsive Family Centered Practices
We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers of services for their children".
The above ideals from NAEYC Code of ethics are ones that I believe are the most meaningful to me because they focus on what I need to do to prepare myself as a leader in the field, how I will work in collaboration with families (parents), and the golden rule in developing a positive relationship with young children and their families.
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
"I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child".
"I-1.8—To support the right of each child to play and learn in an inclusive environment that meets the needs of children with and without disabilities".
"I-1.9—To advocate for and ensure that all children, including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful".
The above ideals from DEC code of ethics. I found these ideals to be most meaningful to me because of ways I would like to serve children and their families. I believe that my main responsibility working with young children is to encourage them and see there potential. Also knowing that every child is different and had different strengths and weaknesses support the diversity that is each child to meet his or her individual needs. Lastly, advocating for students in a multitude of ways remains to be professional direction.
Article: The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
