NAEYC Code of Ethics
- "To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training."
This is an ethical responsibility to the children. Teachers need to be up to date on the latest rules and regulations so they are able to better teach the children in the class. Continuing education is important because they can learn from other professionals and get new ideas for curriculum and developmental play.
- "We shall use appropriate assessment systems, which include multiple sources of information, to provide information on children’s learning and development"
Another ethical responsibility to the children is to make sure that you are documenting developmental growth for each child. This documentation should follow each child to their next class until they go to the school system. This helps teachers see the progression of growth in the child and will help them in any areas they are lacking. It also helps to look back at when parents ask what they can work on at home or when teachers have conferences with parents.
- "To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve."
Educators having relationships with families is the key to being an early childhood educator. Children grow and learn so much in the five years they are at the preschool and being in tune with the families and understanding how to talk with them about the child's needs is a must for the successful development of the child.
References
National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2015 from www.http://www.naeyc.org/positionstatements/ethical_conduct
I agree wholeheartedly about what you say about staying educated in our field. I think it's particularly important given how much the field is changing. We're finding out so much new information on child development and it's our job as early childhood educators to see that this new information affects policy and practice continuously. I love NAEYC's emphasis on evidence based approaches because of this. Thanks for you post.
ReplyDeleteHello Tia
ReplyDeleteI also agree that professionals in this field have to current on their knowledge about the issues and trends that relate to the well-being of the child and the families that we serve in our community. This field changes year after year with its policies and procedures and practices on how we should serve the young child. It is important for us to attend trainings even after we complete our education. Thanks for sharing, enjoyed your post!!!!
Dear Tia,
ReplyDeleteIt is very important for you to stay informed in order to be more productive with children, and this is a valuable thing in this field. It has a similarity with your blog's title "Confused but Curious". I think being curious is a crucial character trait for a caregiver. Nice message.
Tia,
ReplyDeleteYou outlined very important qualities a professional must posses! It's important that these are recognized by all professionals so we can ensure the best education for all parties involved! Great post!