Examining Codes of Ethics

Ideals

1-1.1-To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

1-1.5-To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children's social, emotional, cognitive,  physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.

1.-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

These 3 Ideals are meaningful to me because it the field of Early Childhood, you want to remain focus and stay informed to be able to continue to educate our young children in helping them learn and grow. This has become apart of my professional life as an educator, it's our responsibility and our commitment to promote our young children's self-awareness, competence, self-worth, resiliency, and physical well-being (Naeyc, 2005). With the ongoing education and training as educator, we can continue to support our children. 

DEC Code of Ethics

Professional and Interpersonal Behavior

We shall serve as advocate 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.

The DEC Code of Ethics is meaningful to me as well in my professional life because I believe in being that advocate for our special needs children and their families. Without the right professionals and support our children will not benefit nor be successful without the right tools and information. I've taking many courses related in teaching children with developmental delays and it's important that as professional we help them enhance their developmental growth as well create and maintain a safe and healthy environment that fosters their growth.

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/