NAEYC and DEC Ideals important to my professional life.

This week blog features the NAEYC and DEC Ideals that are meaningful to me and are significant to my professional life.  NAEYC stands for National Association for the Education of Young Children.  DEC stands for The Division of Early Childhood.  Both of these organizations discuss the ethical and professional aspects of the Early Childhood field. 

The following are the Ideals found in the NAEYC Code of Ethics.

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.  (NAEYC)

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

I-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. (NAEYC)

These ideals are important to me because I fell that I should always stay informed and continue my education.  Knowledge is progressive and should never stop.  In the State of Florida we are required to complete 10 hours of continual education on an annual basis.  I always complete more hours because I am eager to learn and be a professional.  I also believe that we should treat each child as an individual and not use a “cookie-cutter” approach to education.  All children learn a different way and if educators realize this they can reach every child in their classroom effectively.  I believe that environments must be kept safe and healthy.  Children learn when they feel safe.  Keeping the environment healthy will cut down on the spread of infectious diseases.

The following are the Ideals Important to me in the DEC Code of Ethics

Professional and Interpersonal Behavior

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

Professional Collaboration

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. (DEC)

Responsive Family Centered Practices

1. We shall demonstrate our respect and appreciation for all families’ beliefs, values, customs,

languages, and culture relative to their nurturance and support of their children toward achieving

meaningful and relevant priorities and outcomes families’ desire for themselves and their children. (DEC)

The DEC ideals are important to me because again we should respect that each child is unique.  I don’t think that can be stressed too much.  Every child learns at their own rate and their learning achievements should acknowledge as such.   I believe that we should show respect for our colleagues and use their skills to help us reach the one goal of educating the children in our care.  Lastly, I believe that all families should feel a sense of belonging in the child care despite their beliefs or customs.  Educators should seek to learn each family’s customs and cultures to ensure that they are not disrespected or discriminated against in any way.

Resources:

DEC Code of Ethics” Retrieved from Walden University Class EDUC 6005 Week 7 Learning Resources https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201320_02/MS_MECS/EDUC_6005/Week%207/Resources/Resources/embedded/dec_codeofethics.pdf

“NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment”

Retrieved from Walden University Class EDUC 6005 Week 7 Learning Resources https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201320_02/MS_MECS/EDUC_6005/Week%207/Resources/Resources/embedded/naeyc_codeofethicspdf.pdf