NAEYC and DEC CODE of ETHICS

NAEYC Code of Ethics

-To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.

I think it’s very important as teachers to create a welcoming and safe environment for our students. I want the families to know that their children are in good hands. I will continue to allow my children to explore many opportunities within the classroom while knowing that they are protected as well.

-To develop relationships with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

I feel that all professionals should continue their education in the field of early childhood. We should always be aware of new information that involves dealing with our young children.

-To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.

As a teacher at a head start, I always welcome families to volunteer in the classroom. This allows families to interact with their child and to form a better relationship with the teacher. It gives parents the opportunity to know what their child is learning at school daily.

DEC Code of Ethics

-We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.

-No matter whether its a child, family or any person from a different background, we should show them respect. No one should be judged on their beliefs in the world. As a head start teacher, I know that all children and families are different and that’s why I feel that this code of ethic is important. It will help others to understand not to discriminate against others.

-We shall provide services and supports to children and families in a fair and equitable manner while respecting families’ culture, race, language, socioeconomic status, marital status, and sexual orientation.

I feel that all families no matter the race, religion, statuses of a person should receive support to help with their young child. This ethic relate to my professional life because, my job provides students with many different resources for the child. (Dental and speech screenings)

-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.

Any advocate for early childhood education should obtain any knowledge that involves working with young children. There is always new information that we can learn about. We should always listen to others suggestions to help in the field because some people ideas are better than others.

COURSE RESOURCES

 


NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf

Association for Childhood Education International

http://acei.org/about/

National Head Start Association
http://www.nhsa.org/

Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement
http://www.ciera.org/

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
http://www.ncemch.org/

 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/

World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep.org.gu.se/English/about_OMEP/
 

Quotes by Professionals

"We as professionals, in the Early childhood field have the opportunity to shape a child's life for the better."

                                                                                                                   Sandy Escobido
                                                                                                                   Deputy Field Director


"To make sure that all children were taught in environments and in ways that truly nurtured their ability to grow and develop to their fullest ability"
                                                                                                               Louise Derman-Sparks
                                                                                                               Professor Emeritus


"It's not all about you, you have to take your ego out of it and think about what's best for the child and care about them to help them transition to what comes next and what's best."

                                                                                                                Renatta M. Cooper
                                                                                                                Program Specialist

Quotes by Edward Zigler, Ph.D

                               "I have long believed that the development of a child does not begin the day he is born - or at age three - but much earlier, during the formative years of his parents ."

"It is important to help children learn as much as possible about parenting to help prevent social problems like premature child bearing, and child neglect and abuse. Now that we know more about brain development in the very young, it is critical that we teach our future parents the important role that parents can play in stimulating and nurturing their children, and in preparing them to reach their full potential in school and in later life."

Quotes by Stanley Greenspan

“If you do a little bit of looking at books with your children and inspire them to be curious about the pictures and ... what the word means, but don't get into very structured systematic teaching at too early an age, ... and you also interact emotionally and have fun with pretend play ... then you have the best of both worlds.”

“Self-esteem is an inner feeling: Sometimes it corresponds with outer reality, and sometimes it doesn’t.”


Regardless of the history of IQ tests in the family, if I see nurturing, warm, interactive people who read emotional signals well and interact well, usually I see happy, competent and bright children.”

Personal Childhood Web









My dad is someone who has influenced to be the person I am today. My father has always been the provider and made sure that our needs were met. He made sure that I had food to eat, clothes on my back and a place to sleep. He let me know how much he cared for me on a day to day basis. He expressed to me the importance of me finishing school and never let anyone stop me from getting my education. As a young girl watching my father go to work everyday has proved to me that hard work really pays off and you can really have what you need by going out in the world and earning it.





My neice, brother, and mother.



My mother has made a big impact on my life by teaching me responsibilities and the duties of being a woman. She showed me how to clean and do all the other chores around the house. She loves me and always made me feel special by allowing me to help her cook in the kitchen. All through my childhood, she has made me feel like I can achieve anything. She has always told me to stay focused and work hard. Especially as a teenager, she made sure that I understood and that I will have plenty of time for boys and don’t let them trick me into anything because education always comes first.

•              Ms. Mitchell was my third grade teacher and I will never forget her. I adored her and love being in her class. I was an “A” student in her class. She worked hard with me and never wanted me to give up and helped me until I grasp every concept that was taught. I felt a strong connection with her. She gave me confidence and put in plays even though she knew I was too shy and didn’t want to participate. Now that I am older, she still remembers me and always asks about my life. Ms. Mitchell is one of the main reasons why I wanted to work with young children.

My brother played a big role in my life. After all the fights we have gone through, we still are able to sit and have a conversation about life. He has told me numerous of times  that we have so many opportunities available and that no one should be seating around not doing anything that could make their life better. My brother’s conversations have such a big impact on my decisions that I make today. He shows me that he does care and wants the best for me. Even though we have our good and bad moments, I still look up to him.

• During my college experience, I came in contact with one of my college professors named Mrs. Carter. This lady has inspired me to continue my education. We had such a good connection and I knew that she saw something in me and wanted me to strive for the best. She influenced me by constantly telling me that learning never stops. She wanted me to take my degree and make it worth something. She told me different ways that I could be a great teacher and get the job I wanted. I have always enjoyed listening to her stories because I knew that each one has a meaning. 



Favorite Childhood Book-The Little Engine that Could.

I chose to book because it shows that you can do anything that you want to do. It helps a child learn how to be confident about trying new things even though they feel they will fail. In the book the engine favorite quote was "I think I can" and I want every child to feel this way and not be scared of hardwork.

Quote...All Children deserves a Head Start

I would say my favorite quote is "All Children deserves a Head Start". I feel that head start gives every child an opportunity to experience new things. As a teacher, I have enjoyed the looks on a child's face as they explore on their new journey of learning. Head start also gives children their first chance at socializing and sharing with others.

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