1. The Division for Early Childhood's #5 under Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:
"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."
This code is important for me because often times people forget about individual appropriateness and become wrapped up in developmentally appropriate practice. Although, DAP is extremely important, each individual; their experiences, culture, etc., must be considered as well.
2. NAEYC's statement within their Preamble: "When the issues involve young children, then these provisions also apply to specialists who do not work directly with children, including program administrators, parent educators, early childhood adult educators, and officials with responsibility for program monitoring and licensing." is also very important for me. This one specifically involves those who should follow the code of ethics including those who may not work directly with young children.
3. NAEYC's 1-3A.4: To accord co-workers due recognition of professional achievement.
This is a tough field!! We often work around the clock with NOT phenomenal pay or benefits. Teachers accomplishments need to be celebrated!!
About Me
- Tammy
- I am a thirty one year old Montana gal. I am fiercely independent and enjoy quiet time just as much as I love to spend time with my friends and family!
Tammy, this is a VERY tough field and without many rewards. The fact that you mentioned 1-3A.4 is excellent. I must say though, that my administators do a good job of celebrating our achievements. And because of it, teachers want to work harder and we see the rewards in our children daily.
ReplyDeleteI would like to take this time to thank Terri Moore, Mahitab Wasfy, Amy Lester, Tammy Sawyer, and Alisa Tetley for your words of wisdom and encouragement. My passion for the early childhood field has grown tremendously from reading your posts. I am delighted to have shared this opportunity with all of you. I would like to wish you all the best in the future as you venture out into your professional careers. Please feel free to stop by my page and post a HI or HELLO, from this point on we are more than just colleagues...... we're friends. All the best Carla
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