THANKS AND GOODBYE UNTIL WE COLLOBRATE AGAIN!

   Hello my fellow bloggers/colleagues I would like to take this this time to say thank you for all the love and support that I have received during this course. All of the ideas, questions, and remarks have allowed me to reflect on this journey that we're taking on together. I would like to say good luck to everyone!

Examining Codes of Ethics

(DEC) Code of Ethics, The Division for Early Childhood

These are the three codes of ethics that I feel are meaningful to me, although all of the codes of ethics are very relevant and just as important in the field of early childhood education, especially for children with disabilities.

1.      We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure high quality services are accessible and are provided to children and families.

2.      We shall honor and respect the rights, knowledge, and skills of the multidisciplinary colleagues with whom we work recognizing their unique contributions to children, families, and the field of early childhood special education

3.      We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child.

These three codes of ethics are very meaningful to me in so many ways. The first code that I listed is meaningful because, throughout this course we have been discussing and writing about and learning about resources and their importance. As an early childhood educator I have worked with many families of children who I have had to refer for special services. This is such a sensitive area in a family’s life, and I want to make sure that the communication is clear and respectful and that their children are given the opportunity to have access to quality early intervention services.

     The second code of ethics is meaningful to me as well because, when I am attending (IFSP) meetings, Individual Family Service Plan, I am meeting with so many other professionals from different multidisciplinary backgrounds, and during these meetings we are there to make the best informed decision for the child and family. With that being said, we all have to respect another person’s opinion and professional contribution.

     The third code of ethics that I have listed is also important to me because, children are people too. We must respect them as well, this means to be mindful of how we respond and communicate with them. We must respect their individual growth and treat all children as individuals and be conscious that all children are different and have their own potentials and we must respect and treat it as such.

References

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

    

    

Resources

In the field of early childhood education, having an abundance of quality resources is best practices. I have listed below some resources that we have viewed this week, along with a few others that I found to be very useful, enjoy!

Course resources:

Laureate Education, Inc. (2010).[Multimedia Program]. Sectors of the early childhood field.

Baltimore, MD. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/ Walden/ EDUC/6005/04/mm/Sectors/Main.html

·         NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap

·         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://community.fpg.unc.edu/sites/community.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/FPG_Snapshot_N33_EvidenceBasedPractice_09-2006.pdf

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:

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o    World Forum Foundation
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us

o    World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep-usnc.org/
Read about OMEP's mission.

o    Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/
Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.

Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week's Application assignment.

Part 3: 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/

·         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/

·         Institute for Women's Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/

·         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.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067

·         Voices for America's Children
http://www.voices.org/

·         The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/

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