From NAEYC's Ethical Code of Conduct:
Ideal-1.2 -- To base program practice upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.
This is important in my professional life because I need to remember not to become complacent in program development. Sometimes we get stuck in the loop of doing the same things over and over, not really taking new developments and ideas in to consideration when planning or updating curriculum and policy. We also need to be careful to include individual needs when planning, so as to meet the needs of all children, not just the general needs of a particular group.
Ideal- 1.12 -- To work with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families move from one program to the next.
This is a significant piece of our professional life because one goal that we should have is to make all transitions smoooth for children, especially from preschool to Kindergarten. It has become clear to us locally that when preschool children are given opportunities to see and experience their future Kindergarten classroom, the transition is exceptionally smooth for most children. This is so important to their first experiences in elementary school, where they can concentrate on learning rather than on the transition itself.
From the Code of Ethics of the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children:
Responsive aamily Centered Practices
2. We shall provide services and supports to children and families in a fair and equitable manner while respecting families' culture, race, language, socioecenomic status, marital status, and sexual orientation.
This is important for all of us to remember. Even if we have values that differ from that of a family, we must not let that interfere with provision of services. Having respect for the choices of others is not only appropriate, but also sets a great example of tolerance and acceptance for the children we serve.
We must strive to create an atmosphere of respect, especially if our values are different from those of the families we serve. It is a much easier task when everyone is on the same page! But that is not always the case and those are the time we must make sure our respect for their opinions shine through!
ReplyDeleteI must agree with your point of veiw. I enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDeleteI too seem to think It's best when we're on the same page it helps alot. "Creative Atmosphere" is what I would call it... love it!!!
It is our job to keep up with all the new studies so we can help the children and their families with current knowledge. I aslo agree with you, we need to make sure all the needs of all of the children are met. By becoming creative with lesson plans that taking into consideration the many different learning styles of the children, might be something to consider.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that NAEYC Ideal 1-2 is important. when we applied this ideal to the lesson plan we shall have specified pieces in a group lesson plan to deal with the individual need of a child who is in the group while we are making lesson plan for a group.
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