We shall serve as advocates for children with disabilities and their families and for the
professionals who serve them by supporting both policy and programmatic decisions that
enhance the quality of their lives.We shall recognize our responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to
provide services and supports in a fair and equitable manner to all families and children.We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers
of services for their children.The ethics I read are important for anyone who works with the public, but more so for childcare professionals. I definitely believe that we are the first advocates after the parents of these kids. We spend more time with some kids than the parents, so we must take our roles and responsibilities very seriously. Their growth and development is being shaped and molded by what they learn in our presence.
Our responsibility is not just for the children though. We need to share our knowledge with the whole family so they are able to benefit and prosper as a unit.
I feel the code of ethics really demonstrate the importance of being an effective individual. After reading the many ideals and principles, I discovered there are some areas that I need to become more effective in. You are right; we do spend more time with some of the children than their parents. Some of those children seek the affection, and attention from us because the time spent with parents is so limited. That is why we need to be understanding, loving, caring, to each and every child we come in contact with because we don’t know what the environment their in is like. We also need to spend time getting to know the parents as well. May be even encouraging them to take a few moments out of their busy schedule and spending time with their child. You made some good points!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, We as educator try to divide ourselves into 5+ different people within a 8 hour day. Those 5+ people are teacher, colleague, advocate, clean-up lady, and part time semi- mother to those children who are emotionally disconnect from their parents. Great post lady!!
ReplyDeleteThanks you have been very encouraging through out this course it has been a pleasure sharing thoughts and ideas with you! Having nothing but success in the next course!
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