1. “We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child” (DEC, 2009, p. 1, I-1).
a. I feel as educators, we have to learn to accept all people for their uniqueness and allow them to express themselves in ways they can understand and it’s up to us to be able to interpret.
2. “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” (DEC, 2009, p. 1, I-2).
a. As a future educator, I look forward to taking advice from others – whether it be from parents of the students in my class, the school’s director or Principal or even the students in being able to better the student’s learning capabilities. I want to be able to give the option of freedom of speech in my classroom, and hopefully this will encourage the students to speak out more in offering suggestions on ways they feel they would be able to learn a particular concept better.
3. “To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training (NAEYC, 2005, p. 3, I-1.1).”
a. I hope to continually stay informed on all new methods in educating my students. I hope and look forward to attending multiple conferences to enhance my education and knowledge on different styles of teaching and be abrupt on newly introduced concepts.
Resources:
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved February 13, 2011, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
http://www.dec-sped.org/
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved February 13, 2011, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
Hi Kasha,
ReplyDeleteI to think that we should treat each child/person as a unique individuals with unique abilities, challenges, and talents. Often children get labeled and put in a category and I feel that if we are going to meet their needs that we have to see them as individuals with their own set of goals and ways to meet them.
You chose three really good ethics and explanations about why they are so important.
I agree with Lucinda that you have chosen three great ethics! In this field I think we could probably write and agree with all of them :)
ReplyDeleteSpecifically I agree that as educators we are always striving to stay up to date on training and new methods. I know in VA our teachers of early childhood centers are required to have a specific number of hours of training each year, on top of their education that qualifies them for the specific position they hold. The teachers that I have found that complain about these training hours have not lasted long in the field (therefore I usually discuss this in the initial interviews to get a feel for their stand!) Our county also does incredible training classes offered on weekend days and weekday nights to keep staff up to date. Our centers specifically attend training classes offered through our corporate training offices. Amazing to work for a company that stands behind their teachers to have a complete training department designed to meet their needs and help them achieve their CDA's and above!
I like two of your comments in particular: 1)that it is important to listen to student's suggestions on how they can learn better, and 2) that it is up to teachers to learn how to interpret students who are trying to express themselves.
ReplyDeleteAs a learner, I have observed that it is typically the less experienced teachers who insist that a class do things the teacher's way, while it is the more experienced teachers who can recognize and adapt to different learning styles. The NAEYC ideal states to listen openly to others, but it does not specify listening to students. I am glad you added that part!
Hi Kaysha,
ReplyDeleteThe first ideal you chose (We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child) uses the word respect. Respecting others, I think is a way to show our appreciation to other people, as well as their differences from us, and their similarities.
To provide young children with meaningful and effective care and education, I agree that it crucial for professionals in the early childhood field to constantly stay abreast with current trends, research, and/or policies related to young children and families. Reading journal articles, joining an organization, or networking are all ways to keep up dated with related topics of early childhood.
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