Hello, I need help I have to make my own personal code of Ethics following the NAEYC guidelies and also a statement of commitment as I would have to be able to follow for the classrooms and field experience. I am trying to find somewhere where I can look at a daycares or preschool NAEYC code is so that I can make my own, not sure what all to put in it. Thanks, Chris
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "NAEYC code" to get these possible sources:
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http://www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200411/freeman.asp
http://www.amazon.com/Ethics-Early-Childhood-Educator-Using/dp/0935989935
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:T0-LsOF4ASoJ:pan.intrasun.tcnj.edu/AACTE2004/Hinitz_AACTE%2520Feb04%2520final-ppr_3-04.doc+NAEYC+code&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=12&client=safari
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
Your story was really informative, tahkns!
Hello Chris,
I can understand that you are looking to create your own personal code of ethics following the NAEYC guidelines. It's great that you want to align your values with the professional standards set by NAEYC.
To assist you in creating your own code of ethics, here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Familiarize yourself with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct: Start by reading and understanding the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. It provides detailed guidelines and principles for early childhood educators. You can find the code on the NAEYC website or by using the sources provided in the search results I found.
2. Reflect on your values: Take some time to reflect on your own personal values and beliefs. Consider what is important to you as an early childhood educator and how you want to conduct yourself in your professional role.
3. Identify key areas: Review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and identify the key areas that resonate with you. These may include professionalism, relationships with families, respect for diversity, confidentiality, integrity, advocacy, and more. These key areas will form the foundation of your own personal code of ethics.
4. Draft your code: Based on the key areas you have identified, begin drafting your own personal code of ethics. Write down each area and explain how you believe it should be upheld in your role. Provide specific examples or commitments to bring your code to life.
5. Seek feedback: Once you have drafted your code of ethics, consider seeking feedback from others. Share your code with trusted colleagues, mentors, or educators who can provide insights and suggestions to help you refine and improve it.
6. Create a statement of commitment: Besides your personal code of ethics, you mentioned that you need to create a statement of commitment for your classrooms and field experience. This is an opportunity to share your code of ethics with others and formally declare your commitment to following it. You can include this statement in your classroom materials or in any documentation required for your field experience.
Remember, your personal code of ethics should reflect your own values and beliefs while aligning with the professional standards set by NAEYC. It should be a living document that you can revisit and refine as you continue to grow and develop as an early childhood educator.
I hope these steps help guide you in creating your own personal code of ethics. Best of luck with your endeavor!