NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics that are meaningful to me in my professional life......

DEC Code of Ethics

Professional and Interpersonal Behavior

1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child.

I appreciate working with young children who come from low-income families because they have made me aware of their varying learning abilities. All children work and learn at their own pace. So, as a teacher I had to learn different teaching methods to accommodate each child.

2. We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and of those with whom we work.

To acquire my parents trust, I have added an open-door policy, so my parents will feel welcome to visit their child. I want my parents to be able to trust me with their children and confide in me if needed. I make time the families of my children during my lunch break, so they can call or talk about any concerns or issues they may have with the classroom set up.

Responsive Family Centered Practices

1. We shall demonstrate our respect and appreciation for all families’ beliefs, values, customs, languages, and cultures, relative to their nurturance and support of their children towards achieving meaningful and relevant priorities and outcomes families’ desire for themselves and their children.

To respect and appreciate my parents’ culture, I ask my parents to make me aware of anything they would like to do or for me to add to my classroom environment to make them feel more comfortable. For instance, pictures, books, and multicultural materials. I want to respect everybody’s beliefs, values, customs, languages, and cultures. I also ask my parents to let me know what their child can or cannot eat because of religious beliefs or what they can or cannot participate in because of their beliefs, values, or customs.

NAEYC Code of Ethics

Ethical Responsibilities to Children

I-1.2 To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

My school participates in the NAEYC training every year, so we can stay current on the latest information pertaining to early childhood care. My school also looks for new ideas to improve our teaching quality, so we can better educate our children and ourselves.

I-1.3 To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

I feel so strongly about this statement that I had to put it down again. I appreciate working with young children who come from low-income families because they have made me aware of their varying learning abilities. All children work and learn at their own pace. So, as a teacher I had to learn different teaching methods to accommodate each child.

Ethical Responsibilities to Families

I-2.2 To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.

To create a partnership with my children family members, I invite them to join us on field trips, parties, and other school functions. I want my families to feel welcome when they come into my room. That’s why I have an open-door policy for all my parents. I also send letters home to my parents every week to inform them on any activities we are doing for the following week.

References:

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved August 11, 2011, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf.


The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved August 11, 2011, fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/.