Professional Responsibilities

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Ethical Responsibilities to Children

Ideal 1.1

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

This is meaningful to me because I want to efficiently and effectively meet the individual needs of my students.  Furthering my education in this field will permit me to incorporate current research and methods into instruction.  Collaborating with other professionals is also a way to stay updated. 

Ethical Responsibilities to Families

Ideal 2.2

To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve. 

This is interconnected with student success. 

Division of Early Childhood

Professional Practice: Professional and Interpersonal Behavior

5. We shall use individually appropriate assessment strategies including multiple sources of information such as observations, interview with significant caregivers, formal and informal assessments to determine children's learning styles, strengths, and challenges.

Using a differentiated approach of collecting data on children's strengths and developing areas is crucial to provide individualized and effective instruction.  This allows me identify which children need more practice or need to be challenged. 

Resources used:

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment.  Retrieved on February 14, 2012, from: http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

The Division for Early Childhood. (2009, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved on February 14, 2012, from: http://www.dec-sped.org/