Words of Inspiration and Motivation
"I-1.3 - To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child." (NAEYC, p. 2) This ideal has a great significance to my professional life because sometimes a child steps into the classroom and they aren't like the other kids in the classroom. Maybe they speak another language or perhaps they aren't developmentally where they should be for the age they are. Or maybe there is a huge cultural barrier that makes things difficult. Whatever the case, recognizing and respecting what a child can do is the most important thing for us as teachers.
"I-2.2 - To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve." (NAEYC, p.3) Another ideal that is important to me. When working with kids, their families are normally an important part of making sure they get the best experience they can have in the classroom. They are some of the best critics as well as the best supports we can have working in our field. Making sure that there is a trusting partnership formed with them is important because it allows us to make sure that the children get exactly what they should in terms of early education.
"P-4.3 - We shall carefully check references and shall not hire or recommend for employment any person whose competence, qualifications, or character makes him or her unsuited for the position" (NAEYC, p.7) This is common sense. People who do not have the right qualifications, competence, or character should not work with children. They are in a vulnerable state of life and making sure they have people who are there to work with them, to watch them succeed and grow, is of the utmost importance in this line of work.
"We shall honor and respect our responsibilities to colleagues while upholding the dignity and autonomy of colleagues and maintaining collegial interprofessional and intraprofessional relationships" (DEC, p.2). Working with our coworkers in a safe and healthy way is important. If we can't work with them, then we end up losing lifelines that are valuable when unexpected things happen in a classroom. I know where I currently work, the teachers I work with are incredibly kind and helpful whenever another teacher is struggling. It's important to have that so that you aren't isolated into your classroom without help when you need it.
"We shall serve as advocates for children with disabilities and their families and for the professionals who serve them by supporting both policy and programmatic decisions that enhance the quality of their lives" (DEC, p.1). Making sure that children have a voice, especially in areas that they frequent, is important. We want those with disabilities to feel comfortable and like they are able to access and enjoy the things that the able-bodied children they play with can.
"We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure high quality services are accessible and are provided to children and families" (DEC, p.4). Wanting to make sure that the services we give to children and families are high quality, should be the goal of any facility that works with children. They deserve to have services and care that are catered to them, to allow them to grow and become the best they can be.
Resources
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
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
"I-2.2 - To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve." (NAEYC, p.3) Another ideal that is important to me. When working with kids, their families are normally an important part of making sure they get the best experience they can have in the classroom. They are some of the best critics as well as the best supports we can have working in our field. Making sure that there is a trusting partnership formed with them is important because it allows us to make sure that the children get exactly what they should in terms of early education.
"P-4.3 - We shall carefully check references and shall not hire or recommend for employment any person whose competence, qualifications, or character makes him or her unsuited for the position" (NAEYC, p.7) This is common sense. People who do not have the right qualifications, competence, or character should not work with children. They are in a vulnerable state of life and making sure they have people who are there to work with them, to watch them succeed and grow, is of the utmost importance in this line of work.
"We shall honor and respect our responsibilities to colleagues while upholding the dignity and autonomy of colleagues and maintaining collegial interprofessional and intraprofessional relationships" (DEC, p.2). Working with our coworkers in a safe and healthy way is important. If we can't work with them, then we end up losing lifelines that are valuable when unexpected things happen in a classroom. I know where I currently work, the teachers I work with are incredibly kind and helpful whenever another teacher is struggling. It's important to have that so that you aren't isolated into your classroom without help when you need it.
"We shall serve as advocates for children with disabilities and their families and for the professionals who serve them by supporting both policy and programmatic decisions that enhance the quality of their lives" (DEC, p.1). Making sure that children have a voice, especially in areas that they frequent, is important. We want those with disabilities to feel comfortable and like they are able to access and enjoy the things that the able-bodied children they play with can.
"We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure high quality services are accessible and are provided to children and families" (DEC, p.4). Wanting to make sure that the services we give to children and families are high quality, should be the goal of any facility that works with children. They deserve to have services and care that are catered to them, to allow them to grow and become the best they can be.
Resources
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
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
Great post! I wish you the best on your journey as an early childhood professional.
ReplyDeleteDelaney,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing your personal and professional experiences. I enjoy reading your blogs. I could read your kindness and love for the work with young children. I hope we cross our paths in our journey as Early Learning Professionals. Best wishes! Cirel Hoover