Note of Thanks to Colleagues

I would like to thank each of you for the relationships we are forming and for the continued support that has been shown during this class.Your words of encouragement mean a lot. I look forward to hearing how you are doing and I wish each of you much success as we move forward in this program. Looking back from the beginning, I remember being terrified of blogging. I am still not an expert, but I have struggled through!

Examining Meaningful Codes of Ethics in Early Childhood

***Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploiative, or intimidating to children.
Children have the right to be in a safe environment when at school. A child should never be put in any situation where danger is present or where they are in any form of harm.




***We shall strive to build individual relationships with each child; make individualized adaptations in teaching strategies, learning environments, and curricula; and consult with the family so that each child benefits from the program.
Each child is different and unique. As educators, we should strive to build a relationship with each individual child. Children learn in different ways. Educators should teach in a manner that each child can learn.




***We shall involve all those with relevant knowledge (including families and staff) in decisions concerning a child, as appropriate, ensuring confidentiality od sensitive information.
Decision making should not be left up to the teacher alone. There should be a collaboration between all parties involved as appropriate. Confidentially is a must!



***When we have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect, we shall report it to the appropriate community agencyand follow up to insure that appropriate action has been taken. When appropriate, parents or guardians will be informed that the referral will be or has been made.
Child abuse or neglect is unacceptable in any form. It is the law that an educator report any suspected abuse and follow up to make sure appropriate action was taken.

Ready for Resources

Websites

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

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

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

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


Articles

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

Where we stand on school readiness.
http://www.naeyc.org/

Influential People

Stanley Greenspan
http://www.stanleygreenspan.com

Jean Piaget
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/piaget.htm


Quotes

How one handles success or failure is determined by their early childhood.
 -- Harold Ramis

Inspirational Quotes

"In order to feel good about himself, a child must be successful in his own eyes, not just your eyes."
Stanley Greenspan

"Parents are led to believe that they must be consistent, that is, always respond to the same issue the same way. Consistency is good up to a point but your child also needs to understand context and sublety... much of adult life is governed by context: what is appropriate in one setting is not appropriate in another; the way something is said may be more important than what is said..."
Stanley Greenspan

"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."
Abraham Moslow

"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn."
Ignacino Estrada

"I had a built-in compassion to make a real contribution to the world."
Louise Derman-Sparks

"We have the opportunity to shape a child's life for the better."
Sandy Escobido