Examining Codes of Ethics

NAEYC
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.

This ideal is important to me because I believe children are only able to learn and grow when they feel safe. When I talk with coworkers, I often explain to them that the child's product is not important but they way on how they arrived at their final product. If we respect children for how they are and how they learn, we ensure that all our children feel valued and grow to their full potential.


I-1.10—To ensure that each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program.


This ideal is important to me on a personal level. I am from Germany and my culture is very important to me. My  own experience showed me how important it is to value different cultures and language in for all our children. Our programs consist of a varied student body and we should respect them for this by including all of them.


I-2.2—To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.

This ideal is important to me because I believe that families are the greatest influence in a child's life. In order to ensure all children get what they need, we have to ensure a consistency between our programs and home.  This can only be achieved if we respect the families and show them that they can trust us with their most precious possession their children.



DEC
I. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

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 important to me as a professional as well as on a personal level. Each child is unique and we as professionals need to ensure children feel that we are respecting them and their family values. It starts by learning a few words in their own language and encouraging them do their best.

III. RESPONSIVE FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICES
4. We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and supports for all children and

families to enhance their quality of lives.

This ideal is important because all children should have a chance to participate in programs that can help them gain the right skills to be successful in life. All children should have to possibility to participate in high quality services but we have to offer enough to make this a reality.

Responsive Family Centered Practices


5. We shall collaborate with families and colleagues in setting meaningful and relevant goals and
priorities throughout the intervention process including the full disclosure of the nature, risk, and
potential outcomes of any interventions.

I find myself explaining to both parents and coworkers about the importance of conferences to set goals for children. To gain an overall picture of what a child is truly capable of, it is important to have many different views on a child's weakness and strength. This is why this ideal is important to me because it can help both parents and professionals help a child in any area needed.



References
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/