DEC Code of Ethics
Professional Collaboration:
3. We shall honor and respect the diverse backgrounds of our colleagues including such diverse characteristics as sexual orientation, race, national origin, religious beliefs, or other affiliations.
Why I Chose this Code:
This reason I chose this ethic is because I believe in honoring and respecting people who are diverse. We live in a world where no one is the same, and we have to be teach children that we have to respect everyone, we teach children by modeling ourselves.
Professional Development and Preparation
4. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services.
Why I chose this Code:
I believe in this 100%. This is one of the reasons I joined my job. My job consist of working with directors and teachers. I meet so many new teachers who are in this field, and they need guidance, and I am glad that I can give them the guidance and resources they need.
Enhancement of Children's and Families' Quality of Lives
4. We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and support for all children and families to enhance their quality of lives.
Why I chose this Code:
Quality has become my favorite word, so much I am apart of the Quality Initiative group for Travis County. I believe that children and families should have the best.
NAEYC Code of Ethics
Ethical Responsibilities to Children
1-1.3- To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
Why I chose this code:
Each child is different and it is our job to meet children where they are.
Ethical Responsibilities to Families
1-2.1- To be familiar with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families an to stay informed through continuing education and training.
Why I chose this code:
One of the most important things to remember about our profession, is that it is so important to stay current on education and training, with child development there is so much new research being conducted, that you have to stay current, or you will become invaluable and outdated.
1-2.4- To listen to families, acknowledge and build upon their strengths and competencies, and learn from families as we support them in their task of nurturing children.
Why I chose this code:
Families are so important in this field. To be able to build upon their strengths and competencies helps us do our job better. A lot of teachers don't realize that teachers can learn from parents, and that it can become a two-way path of both parties learning from each other.
References:
- NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf - : The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
