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NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

I-1.1—To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

II-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.

I-1.7—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.

I-1.8—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.

I-1.9—To advocate for and ensure that all children, including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful.

I-1.10—To ensure that each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program.

I-1.11—To provide all children with experiences in a language that they know, as well as support children in maintaining the use of their home language and in learning English.

I-1.12—To work with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families move from * There is not necessarily a corresponding principle for each ideal. one program to the next.

First, may I say it has been a great journey in the past 7 weeks bringing back to my mind some of the information that goes along with early childhood development.  For the assignment, we were asked to choose three codes that affect our lives and there were others that could not be left unmentioned as well. Every child in the center have a right to an equal learning opportunity whether they have a disability are not no one is left out.  Head Start provides a Child-Specific Aide for children who really needs help in the classroom. Service is provided for children who have an IEP (Individual Educational Plan), in place.    The first and foremost, in my job we most always consider the rights of the children and familiarize ourselves with the children.  Next, provide children with the opportunity to have some sign of recognition of their culture in or around the classroom. Each month in the Head Start program there is a different culture and the teachers develop the lesson in their own way.  The first 2 weeks our lesson is about “Transitioning from Home to School”. Parents are asked to send photos of family members and of the child, the bulletin boards will depict a picture of a house and a picture of a school. From this discussion about coming to school, every day is discussed.

DEC code of Ethics

I. Be Professional Practices

II. Implement Professional Development and Preparation

III. Being Responsive to Families Practices

IV. Ethical and Evidence-Based Practices.

I find that the DEC code of ethics to be of importance because I’m a professional at all times. Although working in an early childhood program that does not mean that you come to work like you are of no training.  All parents want their children to be in an environment that represents a structured place of knowledge.  As educators being prepared for the day when the children arrive at school teachers will have fewer behavior problems in the classroom.  As professionals, we must respond to our families in a positive way to ensure good relationships as a whole.  

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Association for Childhood Education International

http://acei.org/

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/

 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/

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 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/

Tip: Use the Journal option under Search & Find on the library website to find journals by title.

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

                                                 References

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

Words of Inspiration and Motivation

 

 

Personal Childhood Web

 

 

The five persons who were nurturing in my life as I grew up and is still a vital part of my life today would be my mother, aunt Charlene, grandmother, Uncle Abe and Pastor Graham.  

My mother was a single parent after coming back to Louisana from Denver, Colorado. Now, when in the ’60s this could have not been easy for a young mixed female to have endured with tow little children to raise alone.  My mother taught me how to be a strong lady and never except anything from people who meant you no good.  That has stayed with me all of my life and I watched my mother work hard and provided a home for my brother and me all by herself.  That has given me great determination in life.

My Aunt Charlene played a significant role in my life as a teenager.  My aunt taught me how to be a great cook along with caring for home the way I do today.  When I would need to talk to someone concerning simple issues she was always the first person I would go to for advice.

My Grandmother was just like a mother to me after coming to Shreveport, I watched her work hard each day preparing meals for us and teaching me how to cook alone the way.  My grandmother always took the time to encourage me to do well in school.

My uncle has always been there for me as a father figure in my life.  In times when I have needed an escort for any reason or another, he was always there.  I remember when I join the church he was the first person that came to me and comfort me concerning my beliefs.  Even today my uncles still remains a part of my life and influence me to do well in life and in my education.

My pastor as a teenager named Rev. James Graham is was more than a pastor to our family and still remain a part of the family although he is not our pastor anymore.  Pastor Graham was a great instructor for the youth of the church.  We had a basketball team and he was responsible for getting us around the city.  I was the youth director for the Shreveport District, and because of his leadership, I began to into the minister where I am today.

My Children Story that Touched My Heart

My grandchildren

This is a story of children that have touched my heart in a mighty special way.  These are my grandchildren, Jacobii, Kiya, Jaboree’ and Ariel they are listed in birth order.  When I think about my children and think about all that each one has gone through in this early part of their lives, I can’t help but cry.  Each child in these pictures has had an opportunity to attend the Head Start program.  I enjoyed watching them grow and learn each day.  My grandchildren are not just your typical teenagers, each one has been diagnosed with some kind of depressive disorder.  Furthermore, this was not in the plan from early on in life.  The main thing that touches my heart is that not because they are my grandchildren, but because they only want to be loved and enjoy being children.  I have tried to do all I could as a grandmother in the lives of these children that any one person could do.

Several years ago two of the grandchildren were removed from our family as the result of a miss understanding.  My heart was torn into pieces, this leads the other children to develop hatred for the ones who caused the separation.  I watched one of my grandchildren change from retaining all and enjoying school to not wanting to be around anyone.  To go and visit the children after a while, I begin to see the light be shinning in their eyes again with smiles and kisses.  It was hard to leave and not bring the children home.  My heart was touched once again when my grandchildren said to me, “Nana it’s going to be alright, we’re coming home.”  Just knowing that Jaboree had gain strength through all of the cryings from everyone and prayers that had been prayed.

The children were returned after 21/2 years, and back with their mother (my daughter), all children do not want to be apart no longer than needed.  Jaboree’ is very protective of his sister Kiya since all of this has taken place and don’t want anyone saying or doing anything to Ariel (cousin).  To see the children together and the way they act with each other today, grades for three of them are good and a struggle for the oldest one Jacobii.  It truly touches my heart to know that the school system has not offered any help for him from elementary to high school. I am not the custodial parent and have been reminded several times. I do not want to see Jacobii lost in this world like I have with other adults today.

 

A child’s drawing.

I chose this drawing because at the ages of 3-5 children are developing fine motor skills and cognitive skills.  The position that this child is holding his pencil indicates that someone has been working with him daily or often.  It is important that children are allowed to scribble and draw so that they can express their feeling and communicate with others.

 

Children Book Title

Author: Mary Hoffman      Illustrations: Caroline Binch

I have enjoyed reading this book since I was a teacher in the classroom.  I have used this book to share with the children when they are able to do a part in the program and not to judge who can play what character.  As a teacher, I have learned that children can be hard on each other.  I have used several different books to help in the classroom rather than in the public school system while at Head Start.  Also, when I preach I use other books besides the Bible to help get my point across when needed.  I have offer books to parents when there is a new baby coming into the family or a family member passes away.

My Personal Touch

 

 

A New School Year Begins

Hello everyone after many months of trying to get back into school I am happy to have a group of well rounded educators to learn from.  Please feel free let me in on what is going on in your schools as the year progresses.

I look forward to working with everyone and sharing the many years I have work with children.  The one thing I can truly share is, “No two days are the same”.

 

Quotes From Inspirational Sectors In Education

The best classroom and the

richest cupboard is roofed only

by the SKY….

Margaret McMillian

Margaret McMillian stated that, “Teachers of very young children must have “a finer perception and a wider training and out look than is needed by any other kind of teacher.”

Bradburn, Elizabeth(1976). Margaret McMillian. Framework and expansion of nursery education. Surry, England. Denholm House Press;Bradburn Elizabeth (1984). Margaret McMillian: Portrait of a pioneer. London: Routledge; Eliot, Abigail Adams(1972).

 

Friedrich Froebel

“The child-soul is an ever-bubbling

fountain in the world of humanity.”

Friedrich Froebel

 

Play is the highest expression

of human development in

CHILDHOOD

for it alone is the free

expression of what is in a

child soul                                      Friedrich Froebel

 

A child plays and works thoroughly; with perseverance,

until physical fatigue forbids will surely be a thorough,

determined person, capable of self-sacrifice.”

  Friedrich Froebel

Friedrich Froebel stressed, “The respect with the individuality and ability of each child should be treated; the importance of creating a happy, harmonious environment in which he or she can grow.”

Jessica Barr; info@froebelweb.com

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Inspirational Quotes

 

A Person Who never made a

mistake never tried anything

new.     

Albert Einstein

 

 

I Have A Dream

 

I have a dream that my

four little children will

one day live in a nation

where they will not be

judged by the color of

their shin, but by the

content of their character.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

 

Quote

Quote from Margaret McMillan

To move, to run, to find things out

by new movements that is life

of early childhood.

Margaret McMillan