Examining the Codes of Ethics serves as a clear reminder of the high standards we are held to as early childhood educators and advocates. I chose three that really spoke to me in light of the research we have conducted during this course.
I-1.10 - To ensure that each child's culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program.
During Week Six, I read an article on the importance of accomodating cultural minorities. The article gave examples of the struggles these minorities have in trying to understand the American school system. We have a variety of minority cultures represented at our preschool and I would like to make a more concentrated effort to be sure our communication is clear to all families we are working with.
P-1.5 - We shall use appropriate assessment systems, which include multiple sources of information, to provide information on children's learning and development.
One of my goals for the upcoming preschool year is to re-evaluate our assessment tools. I want to align our curriculum and assessment strategies more closely with the Kansas Early Learning Standards.
I-2.9 - To participate in building support networks for families by providing them with opportunities to interact with program staff, other families, community resources, and professional services.
This week's study on professionalism and advocacy and Week Five's study of resources really made an impression on me. I want to be a connecting point for our families to community resources that can enrich their children's educational experience. I have already started including links to community services in my monthly newsletter. My eyes have been opened to how much more we can be doing to assist the families we serve.
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Code of Ethics raises the bar of our professional standards. The readings and the video information on advocacy also made an impression on me. I like Sandy's comment on the definition of advocacy from the Latin meaning "sharing one's voice." Thanks for sharing your voice Suzanne!
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DeleteAs individuals working with young children we have a major obligation in serving as advocates for children, their families, and teachers in our community and society. Past weeks have been a real eye opener for me and I have realized our commitment and responsibility should be to much profound extent.
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