The following code of ethics have meaning and significance to me as an teacher.
I - 1 . 3 —To recognize and respect the uniqueness and the potential of each child.
~As a teacher, we must communicate a deep regard for students' lives, a regard infused with unblinking attention, and respect. An engaged teacher begins with the belief that each student is unique.
I - 1 . 5 —To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children's social, emotional, intellectual,and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.
~As a educator and teacher, students must be provided an environment that is safe,be consistent in the way that you treat students so that they feel they can trust you. Promote a friendly atmosphere between students through group activities that foster respect for others. Students who are physically healthy are better learners.
I - 2 . 1 —To develop relationships of mutual trust with families we serve.
-We must as Early childhood professionals we play a critical role in the attitudes parents develop about their child’s schooling. Teachers of the very young often establish the first connections parents have to school situations and thus influence parents’ attitudes toward involvement. These first connections may be respectful and supportive.
I believe all teachers and educators should have a copy of the Code of Ethics in their classrooms to remind them of their responsibilities as teachers to students, co-workers, parents and your employers.
It was hard to focus in on just three, wasn't it? I see that we chose some of the same ones. I view safety as the most important factor in creating a good learning environment. How can you focus on teaching and nurturing if you are worried if they are going to get hurt or not? I also agree with valuing the family. One of the things I love most about Head Start is the focus on the family. I love seeing the families grow and change for the better! That is the best part of my job besides the 17 babies who love me! I like your idea about keeping the Code of Ethics in the classroom. Thanks for the insight!
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ReplyDeleteI agree greatly with your first choice on ethics.
I- 1.3 —To recognize and respect the uniqueness and the potential of each child.
It can be hard to work with each individual child as factors like time and low staff numbers my impede it. It can reduce the time one can dedicate to each child within the classroom but that does not mean one cannot be aware of each child's feelings and personalities. A simple smile or maybe even a few words of encouragement can be sufficient for some. Others, just that simple Good Morning can make that child feel important.
I truly enjoyed following your blog and corresponding with you on the discussion board. Your professional insight was helpful and enlightening to me. I want to tell you thank you and wish you the very best in all of your endeavors! Thanks for your professional support and encouragement. I truly appreciate you! Sincerely,
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I don't think that i could make in another counrty. US must have us spoiled. I am glad that we have different options about childbirth.
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