Week 8

I can not believe this class is almost over. I have learned so much from all of my classmates. I love the resource ideas that everyone has posted. I also love listening to the ideas and hear about experiences that others have had. This course has really helped and inspired me to be the best advocate I can be for these children and their families. Thank you!!

WEEK 7 CODE OF ETHICS

The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/81238/CRS-CW-6488739/educ6005_readings/dec_codeofethics.pdf

NAEYC. Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment.  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

Three ideas that were meaningful to me:

1. 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.

·         In my professional life following this code of ethics will help me keep on open mind and help push me to be the best that I can be. In the end will help benefit the children the most.

2. We shall use individually appropriate assessment strategies including multiple sources of information such as observations, interviews with significant caregivers, formal and informal assessments to determine children’s learning styles, strengths, and challenges.

·         I have learned especially in this course that every child learns in a different way. It is so important to pay attention to how a child learns and then act on that way of learning. It will be more effective and will benefit the child the most.

3. We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure high quality services are accessible and are provided to children and families.

·         I have dealt with a few issues within the school system, that teachers are not referring these high risk children (obese) to me.  They try and take the issue on themselves. They are not certified or trained to help this situation, therefore the child may not get the best help and information that he/she can.

Principals from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

P-1.1- Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children.

·         I choose this code of ethics because you see some educators use intimidation as a method of teaching. I feel it is important to love the child and show how much you care about them.

Ideals from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

I-2.1- To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.

·         It is important to include family in any learning style. If family members  are involved than the outcome will be more successful.

I-3C.1- To promote safety and healthy working conditions and policies that foster mutual respect, cooperation, collaboration, competence, well-being, confidentiality, and self-esteem in staff members.

·         This code is beneficial for me when I become School Nutrition Director. As a leader you need to serve your staff as well and praise the staff, so that they can better serve the students.