Thank You!!!

 

Thank you to Dr. Embree and all my classmates for a wonderful first class!

I have learned so much from everyone these past 8 weeks. Thank you for participating in discussions in a deep and meaningful way. Thank you for sharing your experiences and expertise in the education field. I honestly feel like I have learned so much from everyone, it's hard to pick just a couple classmates to thank. 

So this thank you is for everyone!

                                                                                                          

NAEYC and DEC Codes of Ethics

 

Professional Development and Preparation (DEC Code of Ethics)

            It’s important for educators to stay up date on the latest trends in the education field. I am constantly attending trainings, and taking classes so I can be knowledgeable in early childhood which allows me to advocate for my students. Because I’m in the special education realm there is a lot of legal guidelines tied to what I do. Laws are constantly changing and I need to be aware of what changes to ensure my students are getting what they need, but also so I don’t get sued.

 

Ethical Responsibilities to Children (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct)

Ideal: I-1.1- To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, 2005).

 

            This ideal is very important to me right now because I’m in the process of building my knowledge base in early childhood education through this master’s program. I also just realized that this ideal ties into the Professional Development and Preparation Ideal from the DEC Code of Ethics. In order to appropriately advocate for your students, you need to be knowledgeable and trained in your field.

 

Ideal I-1.8- To support the right of each child to play and learn in an inclusive environment that meets the needs of children with and without disabilities (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, 2005).

 

            This ideal embodies my job! I am a special education teacher for 2 inclusive developmental preschool rooms (rooms have students with and without disabilities). Many of my students have speech/language delays, as well as social/emotional delays. Having them in a class with gen ed peers allows them to learn from their peers. They are interacting and playing with their peers, and they are showing so much growth already.

 

Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct)

Ideal: I-3A.1- To establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation with co-workers (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, 2005)

 

            In my new position this year I work closely with 2 preschool facilitators (gen ed teachers) and 4 paraprofessionals. I have never worked with a team this big, so it was important to build relationships, and trust with each person. Beyond that, I had to begin working on repairing relationships between paras and facilitators that were not in good standing from the previous year. We also have had to learn how to collaborate together, but all this is necessary in order for our preschool program to run smoothly.