NAEYC.
(2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment.
“P-1.7—We shall
strive to build individual relationships with each child; make individualized
adaptations in teaching strategies, learning environments, and curricula; and
consult with the family so that each child benefits from the program. If after
such efforts have been exhausted, the current placement does not meet a child’s
needs, or the child is seriously jeopardizing the ability of other children to
benefit from the program, we shall collaborate with the child’s family and
appropriate specialists to determine the additional services needed and/ or the
placement option(s) most likely to ensure the child’s success” (NAEYC. (2005,
April).
- This quote is significant to my professional life because it illustrates my beliefs on why children should receive an individualized education based on their needs. Not all children learn the same, and we as educators should exercise the every need of our students.
“P-2.5—We shall make every effort to communicate
effectively with all families in a language that they understand. We shall use
community resources for translation and interpretation when we do not have
sufficient resources in our own programs” (NAEYC. (2005, April).
- This quote remind me how important it is to communicate with families of my students. More importantly, to get hold of a translator when needed. I need to make use of the resources I have in order to create a teacher-parent relationship.
The
Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code
of ethics.
“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 Division
for Early Childhood. (2000, August).
- This quote is meaningful to me because this is something I truly believe in. In order to figure out what learning styles, strengths, and challenges my students have I must use various forms of assessment. Thus being said, with this knowledge I can better teach my students and adjust myself to their needs.
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI, of course, feel very strongly about your choice p-2.5. I feel like this is an important component on a very fundamental level. It brings compassion to the field. It helps bridge the gap. I appreciate your choices.
Catherine
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree we you about assessment strategies for each child. Because with this knowledge you can learn what is best for each child. Thank you for choices.
Great blog, I really love the codes that you chose. The one that really stuck with me was the one about children should be able to learn in there own natural language. I also find this to be very important at the same time I also can see how hard this would be for a lot of people don't understand the importance this is and just might not care. So i give you big props for this.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI really liked the choices you made, and your explanations for your choices. You have made me look at a few that I originally passed over at first, and now I have stopped to reexamine them.
I love your blog and the choices that you made, because it represents who we are and what we stand for as childcare professionals.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading your blog. And I am really glad to know someone in the Bay Area is going through the same journey with me at Walden. I'm sure we Will continue to use this blog method for our assignment and share ideas. Let's keep in touch and good luck on what you are doing ! Maybe we will bump into each other someday in some kind of conference.