These are the three codes of ethics that I feel best express my feelings when it comes to being a quality teacher. It is always important that we remember to treat each child as an individual and to embrace their lifestyles. This will only help the child to feel more comfortable in the learning environment and encourage a positive learning experience.
By recognizing that children are raised by their villages, we recognize the importance of having family and community involvement in each child’s life. We can help the student connect with family and also be a resource that will help bring the family and community together to better help with the growth and development of the student.
When I began to understand that I was not a babysitter but a teacher, I was able to embrace my job in a new light that lead me to want to do and learn more. I now know how important it is to stay up to date on new developments and changes within my career. This will help me to make educated and informed decisions regarding teaching, connecting to the community, and helping the parents of the children that I care for.
Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage
of the human life cycle( NAEYC. Retrieved: Aug.10, 2011).
Recognize that children are best understood and
supported in the context of family, culture, community,
and society( NAEYC. Retrieved: Aug.10, 2011). .
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 ( DEC. Retrieved:Aug.10, 2011).
References:
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved Aug. 11, 2011, from http://www.dec-sped.org/
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved Aug. 10, 2011, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf.
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf.
