Examing Codes of Ethics
National
Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct
Section II: Ethical Responsibilities to
Families
I-2.2:
To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the
families we serve.
Trust
is necessary component in the support system of a reciprocal relationship. There must be trust when partnering with
families to be successful together. As educators,
the first goal is to build trust with children and families when introducing
ourselves. We want children and families
to have trust in us prior to solving problems and challenges together. There is a lot of unknown for families in the
education system and there must be trust in the resources that are available, and
that the resources won’t be misled or fail them. Trust lets a person know that their partner
has their best interest in mind.
Trust
is a give and take relationship.
Educators must have trust in the families and children they are working
with too. Challenging ourselves to trust
and have appropriate expectations of the individuals we are partnering
with. Embracing the idea that parents
and families are the first experts on their children. We should trust that they are doing the best
that they can at the time and support them wherever they are in life.
Section III: Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues
I-3C.2:
To create and maintain a climate of trust and candor that will enable staff to
speak and act in the best interests of children, families, and the field of
early childhood care and education.
Just
like having trust in the individuals we service, we need to trust our
colleagues in the same manner. For most
educators, we spend most of our awake hours at work, with our colleagues. It is imperative that we are operating within
a trusting environment, where we can contribute ideas and challenge each other
to provide the highest quality opportunities for children and families.
Trust
determines the success of coaching, supervising, and instructing educators. When coaching and/or supervising, the reciprocal
relationship is based on trust. Giving
and receiving constructive criticism is only well-received when the individuals
trust that the other is there to support them to make progress. When passing on information to other
educators, there is trust in the educator that the information is valid, and as
mentioned before, and is in the best interest of the learner.
Division
for Early Childhood (DEC) Code of Ethics
Ethical and Evidence Based Practices
IV.2:
We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure
high quality services are accessible and are provided to children and families.
There
is value in coordinating with resources available. As we have discussed throughout the course,
it takes many individuals to contribute to one person’s success. For some families, taking advantage of resources
or acknowledging the need for additional resources may have a negative
feeling. When developing a trusting
relationship with the family, we can guide them through the process, with acknowledge
any unsettling feelings. The referral
process can take time. And, with
patience and persistence, educators and families can be successful together in
utilizing the resources available and required to provide a high-quality
education.
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteTrust with students, their families, and your colleagues is the foundation to a successful learning environment. The ideals that you chose to share should be present in each and every classroom. You spoke about how as educators we want to have our students and their families trust prior to solving problems and challenges in the classroom. This is so important to ensure that students and their families understand that as educators we want to support them and help them succeed, without trust, that could be challenging to accomplish. Thank you for sharing your ideas about how important trust is in and out of the classroom.
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteTrust is very meaningful. Having trust in your students and families and verse versa is so important. Trust can get us as educators a very long way. I like the fact that all three of your ideals deals with trust. Thanks for sharing.
Deaja
Quality service to all families is what makes a difference. It is our obligation to promote equity and articulate the needs of marginalized children who are traditionally disadvantaged. In order to achive this, we must tap into all resources!
ReplyDeleteCrystal,
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed reading your work each week. You shared many great resources that you have used throughout your career. I loved reading the different stories that you have posted about, and I can understand your passion for Early Childhood Education. Thank you for your comments each week and your input on different topics. Good luck as your further your career in Early Childhood Education.
Brianna