These are a few ideals I found meaningful from the NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics. It is wonderful to discover the early childhood field has such guidelines.
~We shall
empower families with information and resources to that they are informed
consumers of services for their children~
This ideal is significant to my
professional life because I believe part of being of service to our families involves
equipping them with tools to be successful.
Giving families information and resources makes them a part of the helping
process.
~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~
This ideal found in the DEC is
significant since keeping abreast of the latest information in the field of
early education in key. The more informed
I am as a professional, the more improved my services to families and children
will be.
~To support co-workers in meeting their
professional needs in their professional development~
This principle is found in the NAEYC
code of ethics. It is important to me to be a resource for my co-workers. I
view supporting my co-workers as a necessary part of my professional development.
Being supportive of my co-workers professionally promotes a positive workplace.
Hello Mary:
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely positively 100% right on supporting our co-workers. I have enjoyed working side by side with my colleagues for over a decade, and witnessed the growth each and every one of us went through as we supported and shared knowledge. Establishing good rapport has enabled us all, to share/brainstorm openly our strengths/weaknesses, through various experiences encountered. This has created for all of us an environment where mistakes are viewed as "learning moments" and victories as " growing moments".
Fantastic post Mary :)
Marijan K.
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI agree that some parents don't have or know who to ask for information. I think parents want to get involved to help their children but feel uncomfortable because they don't where or how to begin. Giving them the information t the beginning can help them assist the teachers in teaching their children.
Kathleen Thompson
Mary,
ReplyDeleteI agree that supporting our coworkers in their professional development is important to the field. I also agree that we must always consider parents and families in our work. I love inviting parents to share their hobbies, interests, culture etc with the children and the center. The children love it not only do they learn something new but so do I.
Barbara
Staying abreast and informed is essential in this profession. Since teaching strategies, techniques, and policy and practices are seemingly changing, it is crucial that educators are able to "keep up" to maintain effectiveness, motivation, and innovation.
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