Examining Codes of Ethics

This week I have been examining my professional development and how important it is being an educator. I have research codes of ethics in the DAC and the NAEYC and picked three ethics from each that are important to me.

DAC

1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value 
and human potential of each child.

This is important to me because every person should ALWAYS be treating and respecting a child. Each child in the world has the potential to do whatever they want. It is not our job to bring them down, but rather put them up to succeed in life.


2. We shall honor and respect our responsibilities to colleagues while upholding the dignity and 
autonomy of colleagues and maintaining collegial interprofessional and intraprofessional 
relationships.


It is important to work as a team. Your colleagues that you work with have the same passion for the field, otherwise they would not be in it. It is important to treat each other with respect and support each other so that every person can focus on their goal of giving the best education to the child as possible.


3. We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers 
of services for their children.


This is important because we are the gateway for the family for the school community and the community in town. With our help, parents can find great, fun, and sometimes free programs that will benefit the student and the family unit. Each parent should have many resources to help their child succeed and strive to better themselves. 

NAEYC

1. Base our work on knowledge of how children develop and learn.

If we are not doing this, the child is not going to have the fullest potential in our schools or in life. Each child might need something different as well. It is important to change up lessons to reach every child and help them do the best that they can. By changing and researching, it also makes you a better educator.

2. 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.

Each child deserves a safe and happy environment. By having the least restricted environment for all the children in your room, they will be able to interact with the room better and have access to more learning materials.

3. We shall not deny family members access to their child’s classroom or program setting unless access is denied by court order or other legal restriction.

Each family member should be able to come into the classroom to help, volunteer, or observe. It is important to build a relationship with the family to have them want to come into the room and want to help their child with their education. By having parents come into the classroom, it also helps them understand the dynamics of the room and different ways that they might be able to "teach: their children at home.