DEC Codes Of Ethics That Are Meaningful To Me

DEC Codes Of Ethics That Are Meaningful To Me

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

                          

As professionals we must understand that every child is unique and we must refrain from labeling children when they are different and pose a challenge.  It is our role to observe and intervene in a positive manner.

DEC Code:  We shall provide services and supports to children and families in a fair and equitable manner while respecting families’ culture, race, language, socioeconomic status, marital status, and sexual orientation.

Often as professionals working with families we will come across various cultures.  We should always have interpreters available whenever needed.  We should never be quick to judge because every culture is different when it comes to discipline and child rearing.

DEC Code:  We shall honor and respect our responsibilities to colleagues while upholding the dignity and autonomy of colleagues and maintaining collegial interprofessional and intraprofessional relationships.

Professional collaboration is important.  In order for professionals to be successful we must respect one another.

Resources:  Early Childhood

I am currently enrolled in a class called, “Foundations:  Early Childhood Studies.” Listed below are the Course Resources.

NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap

NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf

NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf

NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf

NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8.Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf

NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller

FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf

Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42-53.

Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf

Websites:

World Forum Foundation
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us

World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep-usnc.org/

Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/

National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/

The Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/

WESTED
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm

Harvard Education Letter
http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85

FPG Child Development Institute
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/

Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/

HighScope
http://www.highscope.org/

Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/

Center for Child Care Workforce
http://www.ccw.org/

Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

Institute for Women's Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/

National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/

National Child Care Association
http://www.nccanet.org/

National Institute for Early Education Research
http://nieer.org/

Pre[K]Now
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067

Voices for America's Children
http://www.voices.org/

The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/

Additional Resources:

NC Infant Mental Health Association

www.ncimha.org

Center on the Developing Child

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

www.developingchild.harvard.edu

Making it Happen:  Overcoming Barriers to Providing Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health, PDF available at:  http://www.zerotothree.org/public-policy/federal-policy/early-child-mental-health-final-singles.pdf

                         Words of Inspiration and Motivation

"Failure is just another way to learn how to do something right"

    -Marian Wright-Edelman, President, Founder Children's Defense Fund

"You were born God's original.  Try not to become someone's copy."

    -Marian Wright-Edelman, President, Founder Children's Defense Fund

"Part of being who you are has to do with feeling your feelings, which means you will have a wide range of emotions--not just constant sunshiny happiness."

    -Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Family-Centered Early Care Education     

"The moment I decided to follow instead of lead, I discovered the joys of becoming a part of a small child's world.      

    -Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Family-Centered Early Care Education 

 "There is a lack of family policy in this country, parents should have a choice."

    -Renatte M. Cooper, Program Specialist

     

My Childhood Web

Personal Childhood Web

Susan Brown (Mom):  My mother married at fourteen years of age.  She had six children.  I was child number four.    I love my mom.  My brother next to me was epileptic.  He had grand-mal seizures.  I can always remember being around when it happened.  My mom would always pray, asking God for a healing.  During these times of uncertainty she always made me feel safe.  After all the excitement had passed and my brother was home from the hospital she somehow made me feel special by including me in his recovery.  Through her loving nature I learned to have compassion for others and turn to prayer in time of crises.  Today my brother is free of seizures, serving in the Air Force reserves and preaching the gospel.  I attest this to the prayers of my mother.

Herman Brown (deceased):  My dad had the most influence over my life and still does.  He was the oldest son of seven children.  He often told a story of how he wanted to finish high school and join the military but could not because being the oldest son he had to help his father in the fields.  My father struggled with alcoholism and promiscuity in which he overcame both and became an awesome husband to my mother and a much better father.  My father always encouraged me to be strong, independent and to work hard. These values have contributed to a lot of my life’s success.  I truly thank my dad for this. 

Ms. Stephenson (Elementary School Teacher):  Ms. Stephenson was my first grade teacher.  She saw something in me that was special.  She is the first person I can recall giving me a hug.  I’m sure my mom gave me hugs when I was little but I just don’t remember.  My family was not real affectionate.  My parents allowed me spend a weekend with her.  It was so special because she had a bathroom.  At that time, I lived in a home without indoor plumbing.  On the last day of school Ms. Stephenson gave all the students a big hug as we walked out of her class.   She was a loving and kind teacher.

Joyce Garcia (childhood friend):  Joyce lived with her brother and grandmother.  We all belonged to the same church.  Everyday afterschool Joyce had to run errands for her grandmother.  I would always go with her.  We would walk to the store and post office.  Joyce and I would always talk about our plans for the future.  Joyce was a few years older than me but   she never did or said anything negative about my hopes and dreams even though they were very different from hers.  She told me I was smart, pretty and had a good singing voice.  She would always say she wished she could sing like me.  Joyce and I continued our friendship throughout adulthood until her untimely death.

Grandma Adeline:  Grandma took care of me whenever my mother worked or ran errands.  She was very soft spoken, a lot like my mother.  Grandma told wonderful stories about witches and ghosts.  She cooked awesome meals and I will never forget her biscuits.  They were good hot or cold.  There were times she would take me in the fields with her to work.  She taught me how to pull tobacco plants so I could earn money. She was always very patient with me.  I can never recall her yelling or raising her voice. She always wanted what was best for me.