Codes of Ethics

The Codes of Ethics is a guide and responsibilities for those in the early childhood education field.

There were three ideals that spoke to me and have meaning to me in my professional life.

Ethical Responsibilities to Children

Ideals
I-1.8 - To support the right of each child to play and learn in an inclusive environment that meets the needs of children with and without disabilities.  I had the experience to work one-on-one with a child with a disability and I supported and encouraged her by modeling and explaining to her how to play with others, as well as to interact with other children in the classroom.  I supported the other children to engage with a child with disabilities and encouraged them they were no different than any other child in the classroom. 


Ethical Responsibilities to Families

Ideals
I-2.3 - To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.  I encourage families to come to the center to participate in their child's learning by joining their child for meal times, outdoor play, classroom activities (art activities), read them a story, and to share their culture with the entire classroom to expose the children to other cultures and for educators to have a better understanding of the family.  I want families to feel comfortable to partake in their child's learning and education.


Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues

Ideals
I-3A.1 - To establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation with co-workers.  I feel its very important for staff member to establish a working environment with trust, respect, and confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation, because it will help support the children in their care.  When the staff members are on the same page they can work will to support those children who have challenging behaviors, partake in Early Intervention, and those who are developing nicely in their classroom environment.