Codes of Ethics

There are three codes of ethics found from the DEC and the naeyc that I have found especially meaningful.


1. "We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers of services for their children (DEC, 2000)."


I find this code to be meaningful because I believe it is an area that I really need to put emphasis on.  I get along very well with my students and their families, but have I really involved them and given them the tools they need to make smart, educated choices for their child?  I feel I could improve in this area.  By improving, I can make the parent more a part of the educational process and in doing so, we become more of a team for that child.


2. "To support the right of each child to play and learn in an inclusive environment that meets the needs of children with or without disabilities (NAEYC, 2005)."


This statement is meaningful to me because until last year, I had never participated in inclusion or had a disabled child in my class.  All in one year, I had three inclusion children and one child with many disabilities.  This really opened my eyes to their special needs and I felt that as a teacher, i had to grow to meet those needs.  I had to step outside of my comfort zone and teach things in a new way, set up my classroom in a new way and be understanding and patient in a new way.  Even though at times it was trying, in the end, it was truly a rewarding experience.


3. "To share resources with co-workers, collaborating to ensure that the best possible early childhood care and education program is provided (NAEYC, 2005)."


I used to to somewhat just stay to myself.  I didn't collaborate with co-workers on projects or ideas.  When I had a good idea, I kept it to myself and for my class.  I have come to realize that by sharing our ideas and new information, everyone benefits. As educators, if we can work as a team, everyone wins.  We have a broader base of knowledge and our students reap the benefits of many good ideas put together for the common good of the students.


Resources:
 The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/


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

Course Resources

 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/72033/CRS-CW-5691431/educ6005_readings/naeyc_dap_position_statement.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://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, fromhttp://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, fromhttp://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, fromhttp://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, fromhttp://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
  
  Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
• 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.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title. 

 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, fromhttp://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.

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 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/
     

 Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to “How Do I...?”, select “Tips for Specific Formats and Resources,” and then “e-journals” to find this search interface.)

• 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

My Personal Sources:

Articles: Linder, S. M., Powers-Costello, B., & Stegelin, D. (2011). Mathematics in early childhood; reaearch-based rationale and practical strategies. Early Childhood Education Journal,39(1), 29-37. DOI: 10.1007/s10643-010-0437-6 retrieved from: http://www.springerlink.com

Organizations: 

(Chicago Public Schools) Early Childhood Education

http://www.ecechicago.org/

U.S. Department of Education

http://www2.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/resources.html

The Brazelton Institute

http://www.brazelton-institute.com/berrybio.html