As an early childhood professional I believe in the following ethic statements by the DEC and NAEYC. They are significant because in my classroom it is my goal use research based developmentally-appropriate practices in a safe and stimulating learning environment where each child is respected for their uniqueness and every family valued.
The Code of Ethics of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children
· We shall build relationships with individual children and families while individualizing the curricula
and learning environments to facilitate young children’s development and learning.
· We shall recognize our responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to
provide services and supports in a fair and equitable manner to all families and children.
· We shall use individually appropriate assessment strategies including multiple sources of
information such as observations, interviews with significant caregivers, formal and informal
assessments to determine children’s learning styles, strengths, and challenges.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
· To use assessment information to understand and support children’s development and learning, to support instruction, and to identify children who may need additional services.
· 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.
· To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
Hello Janell,
ReplyDeleteAssessing children should be an ongoing thing in the classroom because it tells us if the students are understanding what we are teaching them. It also tells us the strengths and weaknesses of the students and how to improve the instruction.Using age appropriate materials with the children improves learning outcomes. I enjoyed reading your blog posts.
Olufemi.
Janell,
ReplyDeleteI wish that we could post these ethical reminders in the offices of our program coordinators, directors, and other school administrators. I use a research based curriculum but the main thing that drives my program is the individual education plans (IEP).
Janell,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your words of encouragement and support throughout the course. I have admired you from the beginning and have learned so much from your personal experience through the discussion board and blogging. I wish you the best for the remainder of the program!
Hi Janell,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of your heartfelt sharing during this course. I enjoyed reading your posts and blog. I appreciate the resources you shared on your blog. It looks as though I can learn a lot from Debbie. You have been supportive throughout the course and I really respect that. I know you will do well in wherever the path takes you with this field in the future if you continue your positive attitude and hard work. Good luck with the rest of your classes.
:)Jen
Hello Janell,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a privileged to be in the same class with you.I enjoyed your discussion postings and your blog postings too. I have learned greatly from you and i will fit what have learned from this class into my framework of working with children. Thank you and i enjoyed being in the same group with you.
Femi.