Examining Codes of Ethics

These are the NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics that I choose, that are meaningful to me and  their significance to my professional life. Rules procedures are needed to guild, support, and remind professionals of their ethical responsibilities to children and their families rights to be treated with dignity and respect. Theses codes of ethics are meaningful to me because they help give voice to the importance of a child's positive self esteem. In Addison, codes of ethics mandates  that as caregivers, teachers, professionals, and advocates we  must protect the overall well being of all children. Our interpersonal behaviors guide us in providing quality services to children and families. These ideals supports my purpose of being a professional in the field of early childhood education. 
 Ethical Responsibilities to Children:
Childhood is a unique and valuable stage in the

human life cycle. Our paramount responsibility is to

provide care and education in settings that are safe,

healthy, nurturing, and responsive for each child. We

are committed to supporting children’s development

and learning; respecting individual differences; and

helping children learn to live, play, and work cooperatively.

We are also committed to promoting

children’s self-awareness, competence, self-worth,

resiliency, and physical well-being.


The Ideals:
—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, —To appreciate the vulnerability of children and —To create and maintain safe and healthy settings

enhance the quality of their lives.

 I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, —To appreciate the vulnerability of children and —To create and maintain safe and healthy settings

I-1.4

their dependence on adults.

I-1.5

that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and

physical development and that respect their dignity

and their contributions.

abilities, and potential of each child.
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior

1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value

and human potential of each child.

2. We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all

our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families

and of those with whom we work.

3. We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and

the suggestions of others.

4. 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 enchance the quality of their lives.

Additional Resources related to Young Children, Families, and/or the Field of Early Childhood

https://v3.childcareresource.com/soc/miregionmap.html

http://www.teachingstrategies.com/page/CCPS_Overview.cfm

http://www.promoteprevent.org/publications/ebi-factsheets/parents-teachers

http://www.parentsasteachers.org/

http://www.childhoodaffirmations.com/general/family-intro.html

Course Resources

The Resources for "Early Childhood”
Five early childhood professionals discuss their preferred and trusted resources
http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=6060773&Survey=1&47=10936696&ClientNodeID=984650

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://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/74759/CRS-CW-6060773/educ6005_readings/naeyc_dap_position_statement.pdf
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://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.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
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

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 video 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/about/
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/main/about.cfm
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//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
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.preknow.org/
Voices for America’s Children
http://www.voices.org/
The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/

Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

• 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
     

Quote By Lelicia Lara:

" My passion has been evolving thoughout the years, its a ongoing process. It is like a ripple effect when you throw a small rock in the center of water the ripples keep growing and growing".

A Quote from Louise Derman Sparks:

" I wanted to fits all the injustice's in the world and I wanted to do it though kids".

A Quote from T. Berry Brazelton and Stanley Greenspan

T. Berry Brazelton: "Parents don" make mistakes because they don't care, but because they care so deepy".
                                                                                                                   


Stanley Greenspan: "As your baby progresses from one milestone to the next, remember that he doesn't really leave any of them behind. In order to grow and develop to his full potential he must continually build on and strengthen all of the steps that have gone before".

                                                                                     

Personal Childhood Web

I do not have photos of the people who influence and impacted my life.

Kathryn E. Allen:  My great-aunt Kat, was my mother's favorite aunt life-line. She eventually became my life-line. When my six brothers and sisters were placed in foster-care my very loving and caring great-aunt stepped up to the plate. She was not able to take all of us, but she took me and two of my siblings. She died of breast cancer  two later.  In the two years of being with her, she showed us more love and nurturing then we had ever had in our young lives. She was the first person who held and rocked us and told us that life can and will get better. My aunt Kat was not in my life for very long, yet she was the first person who made me feel safe. She instilled in me the knowledge of knowing how, showing kindness and and love to children ; can make a positive impact in their lives.

Jesses Bierd:  My  grandmother, my father's mothers, I do not have many memories of her, but what I do remember is being dropped off at her house and staying days at a time without seeing my mother or father. During these times she would care for us the best way she would. She was also living in poverty. I can remember her cooking us french fries on a hot plate for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I can remember how she would wash our clothes on a wash board one piece at a time The influences that she had on my life has instilled in me;is my passion for helping families who are really trying to survive and keep their families afloat.

 My third grade teacher: I do not remember her name, but I do remember that amidst all the turmoil in my life I can remember that she was  very kind and gentle with me. She gave me a beautiful doll that I have never forgotten. Having had this kind and gentle person;that time in my life helped me to cope emotionally and to know that kindness is never forgotten in a childs life.

Miss Kendrixs:  My fifth-grade teacher, now this was the toughest  teacher ever. Ms. Kendrixs was not a mean teacher but she was the first person to push me academically and taught me according to my learning style. At the age of nine I had never read a book, I thought that I could not read. She introduced me to the world of books reading ( reading is one of my passions).With her praises and support I excelled as a student. With having her in my life I know that everyone can learn, educators need to figure out the different learning styles of children l and  know to teach them.  Ms. Kendrixs, my fifth grade teacher taught me not to give up on children who are having a difficult time learning. 

 I now strive to be a positive part my grandchildrens " Personal Childhood Web".                                                                

William and Sandra Miller

       The family you come from isn't as important as the family you're going to have. ----Ring Lardner

This is why we do what we do.

My Beautiful Grand-children

Childhood is a short season.  ~Helen Hayes

I Advocate For The Best Interest Of All Children

Only the strong shall survive:

Only the strong shall survive:

Sandra Miller