Code of Ethics (Ideals) that are meaningful to me

NAEYC Code of Ethics (Ideals)
I-1.3- To Recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
It is good to identify special characteristics in each child in my future home daycare business. This will get parents excited and motivated about how their children are developing. All children are gifted in some way. When a professional can point out these talents in children, it is rewarding to the professional, the parent(s), and child in care.

I-1.4- To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults
This ideal is significant to my profession as a child-care provider. This is the reason that I chose to be a childcare provider. I enjoy guiding the little ones in the right direction physically and emotionally. The kids depend on me because they know that I will provide protection, love and materials for them to grow and develop. If the kids were not vulnerable and dependent, there would be no need for child care.

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.
This ideal is significant to my profession. I plan to have a home daycare business that will allow children with disabilities to interact and learn together. No child should feel isolated or alienated in our education system. All children should feel a sense belonging and unity in this learning community.

DEC (Ideals)
1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child.
This ideal is significant to my profession because professionals need to lead by example. This is how we can help children learn and be successful later in life. When we show our appreciation for the potential of children, those children will feel encouraged to learn more.
2. 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.
This ideal is significant because there is no reason for parents to trust childcare providers if the provider is not being honest about what the child is learning. Professionals should be honest about the child's behavior, skills, and progress.  This will allow the parents and professionals to guide the child to the next stage of development.
3. We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.
In my profession and personal life, I believe in treating all people with an equal amount of respect....the same respect that I would want in return. I am an accepting person. I will continue to demonstrate this in my home-based daycare business.


Reference:

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and Statement of Commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010 from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

Course Resources

• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf

• NAEYC (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf

• NAEYC (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf

• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttoddler

Websites:

World Forum Foundation
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us

World Organization For Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep-usnc.org/

Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/about/

Early Childhood Organizations

National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/

The Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/

FPG Child Development Institute
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm

Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/

Center for Child Care Workforce
http://www.ccw.org/

National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/

National Child Care Association
http://www.nccanet.org/

Pre[k]Now
http://www.preknow.org/

Voices for America's Children
http://www.voices.org/



Journals Available in the Walden Library

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly

Additional Resources

Quotes:

 "Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes, they forgive them."
                                                                                                                        Oscar Wilde

"Adults are always asking little kids what they want to be when they grow up because they're looking for ideas."
                                                                                                                         Paula Poundstone