Every profession has a code of ethics and it is important that professionals abide by them. All the code of ethics in the early childhood field is equally important three that stood out for me were:
1. To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
2. To advocate for and ensure that all children including those with special needs have access to the support services needed for them to be successful.
3.We shall demonstrate the highest standards or personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and those with whom we work.
These ideals stood out to me because I work with special needs children and it is very important that have access to the same support that those without needs do. I advocate for them everyday and learn that its fighting battle to get the support but still they are entitled to it. Another reason I choose these ideals because I feel like all children are capable of, each child has potential and its our job to maximize there potential. We as professionals are held by standards and it is our job to fulfill them and be honest in way.
I agree with your choices. I have watched students with special needs being mainstreamed into the regular education classrooms and I feel that all educators need to familiar and practice these codes so that we meet the needs of all students. Advocacy is an area that I want to more prevalent in. Maybe you could offer advice to regular educators on advocating for students with a needs. Most times regular educators ideas and suggestions for our exceptional students is ignored because the IEP team feels we do not have the background to make these decisions for the students they mainstreamed into the classroom. Helpful advice is greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI think that with special needs children you have even more of a responsibility to follow the ideals you mentioned. As an advocate for children that may not every really be able to advocate for themselves you play such an important role in their life and in the life of their family. I'm sure the parents also look to you for guidance and assistance. Your ability to be honest with them and help them find services they need is invaluable I'm sure!
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