ETHICAL PRINCIPLE

Ethical Principle

Ethical Principle

Many things affect the decisions of young teachers of their children: family values, culture and language at home, school or program policies and society as a whole. Teachers are constantly making decisions about children. Usually, decisions are made with the parents or other professionals. But sometimes the situation can not be a clear answer and teachers to get a decision between equally unfavorable alternatives. This kind of dilemma is called, for example, "an ethical dilemma.":

Most teachers of young children know that research related to conservation suggests that it is not in the interests of the child, educational, or emotional.

However, in some cases, estimate retention routinely practiced and called for some children. If the teacher knows, research, and forced to practice something against her better judgment teacher faces a professional dilemma.

The teacher may feel the employer is not in compliance with state licensing standards for child adult relationship. If he / she informs the situation, he may be fired, although he tries to improve the learning environment, and he loves and needs his work. What is he doing?

The school district may require the use of corporal punishment, which is in conflict with professional beliefs about the positive reception of discipline for children. That she / he do?

In some cases, addressing the case back, which was unacceptable trends and practices. This may be a case of education, training, or communication with all parties. But often there is no simple answer. Often, the "right answer" does not surface, or two values in conflict and the early childhood practitioner feels caught in the middle. We are forced to choose an answer that does not feel good. But in any case, we must focus on doing the right thing, making ethical decisions.

NAEYC code of ethical conduct can be used to make difficult decisions. This is a reference to help clarify our thinking and priorities of our responsibilities. Divided into three parts, it is built on core values that we hold about what we should do and be with young children, the principles that guide the practice and ideals, or good practices. It is a professional compass for use in the decision.

Core values are deeply rooted in the history of our region, "such as:

• Appreciating childhood as a unique and valuable stage of life cycle

• Based on our work with children on knowledge of child development

• Appreciating and supporting the close ties between the child and family

• Recognizing that children are better understood and supported in the context of family, culture, society, and society

• Respect for the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each person (child, family and colleagues.)

• The ideals of leadership. Good practice:

• familiar with the knowledge base of pre-school education and training, and update through continuing education and professional development

• Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of every child

• Respect for the dignity of each family, and it's culture, language, customs and beliefs.

• Establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust and cooperation with ...