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NAEYC CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Ethical Responsibilities to Children

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. This principle has precedence over all others in this Code. 

(NAEYC, 2005)

I chose this principle because I have personally seen physical punishment, insulting, degrading, and abusive language by the teacher to a student. It was a total demoralizing situation for the kid, and it affected his entire life.

Ethical Responsibilities to Families

P-2.6—As families share information with us about their children and families, we shall consider this information to plan and implement the program. (NAEYC, 2005)

I work at an Early Learning Center. I intend to apply this principle in my work environment.

DEC CODE OF ETHICS

Professional Development and Preparation

II.1. We shall engage in ongoing and systematic reflective inquiry and self-assessment for the purpose of continuous improvement of professional performance and services to young children with disabilities and their families. (The Division for Early Childhood, 2009)

Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives

2. We shall recognize our responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to provide services and supports in a fair and equitable manner to all families and children. (The Division for Early Childhood, 2009)

I have never worked for special children. I selected the above codes as my introductory knowledge about this field.

Notes for Future Reference

I will refer to the two codes of Ethics again & again. I am therefore providing a link to both codes with some introductory words from their websites.

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education. 

For a complete code of Ethics go to the following link:

https://naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf

The Code of Ethics of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children is a public statement of principles and practice guidelines supported by the mission of DEC……….

For a complete code of Ethics go to the following link:.

https://www.decdocs.org/member-code-of-ethics

Early Childhood Resources

   Position Statement & Influential Practice

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/positions/dap
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42-53.

Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being

• UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
• World Forum Foundation http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
• World Organization for Early Childhood Education http://www.omep-usnc.org/
• Association for Childhood Education International http://acei.org/

Selected Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.naeyc.org/
• The Division for Early Childhood http://www.dec-sped.org/
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families http://www.zerotothree.org/
• WESTED http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
• Harvard Education Letter http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
• FPG Child Development Institute http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
• HighScope http://www.highscope.org/
• Children’s Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org/
• Center for Child Care Workforce http://www.ccw.org/
• Council for Exceptional Children http://www.cec.sped.org/
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research http://www.iwpr.org/
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
• National Child Care Association http://www.nccanet.org/
• National Institute for Early Education Research http://nieer.org/
• Pre[K]Now http://www.preknow.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067
• Voices for America’s Children http://www.voices.org/
• The Erikson Institute http://www.erikson.edu/

Selected Professional Journals

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

 

Maria Montessori (1870-1952) 

Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori was an Italian physician and educator. She is famous for her unique approach to child’s education which has been named after her name as Maria Montessori Method of Education. This is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children. Montessori's method has been is in use for over 100 years. Read more about Maria Montessori at 

https://www.montessoritraining.net/about/what-is-montessori

An interesting book to read

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

The authors explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. The book is available at amazon.com

Resources for family- A website

U.S. Department of Education: Early Learning- Resources for families

Resources for Families

The resources at this site are free and they are federally-supported. These resources help families learn about child development and how to to support their child. There are other resources to help families advocate for and improve inclusive practices in early childhood programs. For further information check at:

 https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/earlylearning/inclusion/resources-for-families.html

Catch Global Foundation is a charity organization which aims to improve children's health and reduce obesity. For more information check at 

https://www.catch.org/

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