NAEYC
Section 1
Ethical Responsibilities to Children:
Childhood is a unique and valuable stage in the
human life cycle. Our paramount responsibility is to
provide care and education in settings that are safe, healthy, nurturing and responsive for each child (NAEYC , 2005).
Ideals
I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings
that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and
physical development and that respect their dignity
and their contributions.
As an educator providing the right environment is one of many top priorities. Children within a classroom come from a wide range of backgrounds. An environment that is comforting will present a smoother transition for young children to feel that they belong and is inviting enough for them to connect and learn.
Principles
P-1.8—We shall be familiar with the risk factors for and
symptoms of child abuse and neglect, including
physical, sexual, verbal, and emotional abuse and
physical, emotional, educational, and medical neglect.
We shall know and follow state laws and community
procedures that protect children against abuse and
neglect.
It has and always will be an important part of my principles to speak and act on things that will harm or place another person in any form of abuse. I will make it one of my highest priorities to be the voice, the force, the support a child needs to the best of my abilities.
DEC
Children with disabilities and their families should be afforded the same level of an education and respect as all children and families within their learning community.
Professional Practice:
Professional Practices encompasses the practice principles to promote and maintain high standards
of conduct for the early childhood special education professional (DEC, 2000).
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior
We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all
our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families
and of those with whom we work.
I sincerely believe having a happy, helpful, ,and healthy work environment aids in promoting an overall positive work environment for both the employees and the children involved. The conditions should be such that when a parent immediately feels confident that their children are in a safe environment with educators that care about the total needs of their child. In addition, peers as well should be able to recognize that they are in a partnership with an educator that is there to provide the students with a balanced learning environment.
