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/ 

Course Resources

Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). The resources for early childhood. Baltimore: Author.

 Position Statements and Influential Practices

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
• 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. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.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_infanttodller
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://community.fpg.unc.edu/sites/community.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/FPG_Snapshot_N33_EvidenceBasedPractice_09-2006.pdf
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42-53.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
• Websites:
• World Forum Foundation
  http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
  This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage
• World Organization for Early Childhood Education
  http://www.omep-usnc.org/
  Read about OMEP's mission.
• Association for Childhood Education International
  http://acei.org/
  Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.

Selected 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/
• WESTED
  http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
• Harvard Education Letter
  http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
• FPG Child Development Institute
  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
• HighScope
  http://www.highscope.org/
• Children's Defense Fund
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/
• Center for Child Care Workforce
  http://www.ccw.org/
• Council for Exceptional Children
  http://www.cec.sped.org/
• Institute for Women's Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
  http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
• National Child Care Association
  http://www.nccanet.org/
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  http://nieer.org/
• Pre[K]Now
  http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067
• Voices for America's Children
  http://www.voices.org/
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/

Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

Tip: Use the Journal option under Search & Find on the library website to find journals by title.

• 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
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

Additional Resources

Early Childhood Book:

"Young Children, Parents and Professionals: Enhancing the Links in Early Childhood"

By Margaret Henry, This is a book Title , I recommend as a great resource for Parents and Professional, Margaret, proposes three dimensions of care giving behavior through which parents and professionals not only help young children to develop, but can also help one another's development.

Early Childhood Quote

Influential People In The Field Of Early Childhood Education

Maria Montessori's Philosophies, One of her greatest quotes that I Love "Young children learn in a way that is fundamentally different from how adults learn".

Inspirational Quotes from Edward Zigler and Sylvia Chard

Inspirational quote from a well known professional  Edward Zigler, in the early childhood field. I can relate to this quote in so many ways and I'm sure others can as well. Don't start anything, that you plan to not achieve for many years to come. A lot of us pursue careers and find ourselves unhappy and undecided.

"Young children are inquisitive. They ask questions, wonder about things, and like to investigate interesting phenomena in their world".- Sylvia Chard, Ph.D.

This quote from Sylvia Chard, I can understand, on how our young children asks questions on everything single thing and their young minds are fascinated about how everything works. If they don't understand, they make sure to investigate, which is absolutely true.

Passion, Motivation and Wisdom

During week 2 in my Early Childhood class, we watch a video from professionals,  Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). The passion for early childhood. These professionals discussed their passion, motivation and wisdom within the early childhood field. While watching the video, they quoted how and what inspired them in working world of early childhood and I would like to share this with you all, of what I thought was inspirational.

"The passion, to make sure all children were taught in environments and in ways, that truly nurtured their ability to grow and development to their fullest ability". - Louise Derman- Sparks


"We as professionals in the Early Childhood field have the opportunity to shape a child's life for the better, so that's what makes me passionate about this field".- Sandy Escobido

Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). The passion for early childhood. Baltimore: Author.

Personal Childhood Web

As we go through life as young children, there will be several individuals who nurtured and cared about you during your early childhood until now. I was very lucky growing up in my early childhood days and blessed to have such loving and caring family members. Of course, there are a lot more that have impact my life growing up, however these five individuals are very important and special part of my life.

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My Mother: Karen Robinson, my twin.The short one in this picture. She's my heart, my world, my everything. When I tell you how important she is to me, especially growing up during my early childhood. She's definitely tough and growing up, I've watched my mother raised me and my younger sister the best she could and I must say she has done a wonderful job. Even though my parents divorced, it wasn't a bad divorce, because my father was still a great father and helped my mother up until now my adulthood. My mother was definitely independent, she showed me what a hard working women is and how to raise your children the right way. She encouraged me from my early childhood while in school and never gave up on me when I wanted to give up on school at times. My mother cares about her family and will help anyone if she's able to. She ensured growing up that my sister and I had everything we needed to become successful throughout our education. She makes me feel like I can accomplish anything and if it wasn't for her, I would not be the strong, independent successful women that I am today.

My Father: Lorenza Robinson. He's definitely a wonderful man and father and I wouldn't trade him for the world. Even though I didn't grow up in the same household with my dad, he's still was an important part of my early childhood. My sister and I were able to spend a lot time with him during certain times. He made sure to call us every single day while growing up. Whenever I needed my dad, whether it was emotionally, financially he was there whenever I needed him to be. In my eyes he was a wonderful father and still is until this day. Im now 31 years old and he continues to call me every single day. He's the definition of a real true father, even though I didn't grow up with him in the same household. He was always there during our important times such as school, graduation, jobs etc.

My Grandmother: Virginia Massey. My mother's mother. This woman is very important to me as well and has always been there from the time I was born and until now. She made sure all of her grandchildren including me was well taken care of. Made sure our education came first and most important God! We grew up in the church and going to church faithfully and because of her we know the true meaning of family and how important family can be. We were like her own, not only just her grandchildren, but as if she gave us birth. She definitely the true definition of a strong woman and a leader. I will always be grateful for everything she has done during my childhood and until now. I look forward to many more years with her.

My Sister: Licole Robinson, This young woman, she's my best friend. While growing up everyone though we were twin and until now they still do. Even though she's younger than me but not that much, she's a role model to me and to my daughter as well. Going through childhood with her has been fun and at times were tough. She taught me a lot growing up, especially when it came to academics. She was the smart one, the one who loved school versus me. Whenever I needed a helping hand, I know I could depend on her without a doubt. She's always made me feel special and important and mostly loved. She will always be my love and my best friend.

My Cousin: Tameka Massey, my first cousin and she's like a sister to me as well. We grew up together and at one time within the same household. We went to school together up until middle school. She's been an important part of my childhood up until now. She has shown me a lot of things and what it means to be a true friend as well as family. She's another important person that will be there if you need her. Tameka is smart and has shown me that there is more to life and how to just be care free. She one of my favorite family members and I will always be grateful for everything that she has done

Passion for Early Childhood Education/Development

I can say it takes a special type of person to want to and be able to work with children in the early childhood range. Typically those children from birth through age age. As teachers we must address each child learning competencies that supports each developmental area such as; cognitive, behavioral, social and physical development milestones. We definitely need to have patience, exhibit creativity and an overall love for the field. As facts states, the National Association for the Education of Young Children reports that the most important characteristic for early child development teachers is to have enthusiasm and passion for children. This is my overall approach to early childhood is to be passionate about you job but most important knowing that you are helping our young children to learn and grow!

Early Childhood Quote

"Piaget maintains that the child grows intellectually not like a leaf which simply gets larger every day, but like a caterpillar that is eventually transformed into a butterfly".

-Kagon and Haveman