Examining Codes of Ethics

NAEYC

"Appreciate Childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle"

             Every person individual makeup is influenced by different factors. It is up to the teacher to recognize each students uniqueness and build on their particular strengths. As educators we have to remember to respect each students individual ability and strength, as well as being sensitive to the fact that each student learns at his or her own speed.

"Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family"

            It is extremely important for parents to be involve in the educational process of their child. Without the parents involvement  our job would be extremely difficult. In order for a child to be successful in school the parent and teacher must begin to form some sort of partnership.

"Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues"

            As educators it is important to remember that we have to create an environment where all people,  are respected and cherished. When people associate with others who different from their own learn to understand and appreciate diversity. In my educational setting I am committed to promoting respect for all people. The ideal way for people to appreciate this diversity is through direct contact.

DEC

"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".

            As educator it is important that I am able to adapt to change, and that I'm able to meet these changes in order for learning to take place.

"We shall advocate for equal access to high quality education and supports for all children and families to enhance their quality of lives".

            Every child has the right to an quality education. Education can break poverty. As an educator I will do whatever it takes to support the rights to seeing that every child receives education.

"We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services".

            You can nurture a new teacher professionally. You can introduce a new teacher to different things . Having someone to lean on, a person who is an good listener . With the help of a mentor the new teacher will gain confidence .

Reference

   Article: NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved August 19,2012, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

Article: The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/