After reading the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct (2005) and the DEC Code of Ethics (2000), I chose three codes out of the DEC code of ethics to highlight here as areas I would like to improve upon. All of the statements made in both documents are important, relevant and pertinent to me. I chose to highlight these three codes because I think these are areas that get lost in the shuffle when working in the Family Childcare Home environment. This environment is so small and personal that I may get too relaxed in my practices in dealing with my families as if they are my own family. But it is important to maintain professionalism as all times. Here are the codes I will be sure to pay close attention to as I move forward and grow in professionalism: 1. 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. 2. We shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the children and families we serve by protecting all forms of verbal, written, and electronic communication. 3. We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure high quality services are accessible and are provided to children and families. References The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.dec-sped.org/ NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education
http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp The Creative Curriculum http://teachingstrategies.com/curriculum/ Smart Start of Mecklenburg County http://www.smartstartofmeck.org/ |
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