Thank you colleagues...

10:06 PM by Cortnee Ingram
Hi Walden friends! I am so glad I got a chance to work with you all. It has truly been a pleasure. I sincerely wish the best for your lives and careers! I encourage you to stay the course in the Early Childhood Field...I know you will touch many young lives!


Take care all...
Cortnee :-)
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Examining Codes of Ethics...

5:46 PM by Cortnee Ingram
The first two code of ethics I recognize to be of some significance in my professional life falls under the Ethical Responsibilities to Children section in the NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment article. The ideals are:


I-1.2—To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child. 

I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

The reason I feel these are significant to my professional life is because they are the principles in which I base most of my professional goals. To make sure that program practices are up to date and culturally relevant is fundamental in any program. Also to recognize the uniqueness in the the children and incorporate that information into program practices brings a sense of belonging into the classroom for each child. Meeting the real needs of the child is crucial to a child's early education success.


The third code of ethic I recognize to be of some significance in my professional life falls under the Ethical Responsibilities to Families section of the the same article as above. The ideal is:


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

This ethical responsibility has significance in my professional life because I feel it is extremely important to build relationships with families in order to create the best learning environment for children. Having the families involved in their child's early education not only benefits the child but benefits the program and the community. Children have a lot easier transition when caregivers and families work together for the common good of the child. By working together, caregivers can create a more nurturing environment. 


Reference:
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved December 17, 2011, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
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