With Thanks!

I am amazed that this course is finished already!  I must admit this blog was probably the most difficult task for me. I am a very private persone and not really into socail media. I would like to thank the help I recieved while creating my blog and those of you who read it! This has truly been a new expierence for me and I hope to become more literate in the world of socail media.

Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics

NAEYC code P-2.11- We shall not engage in or support exploitation of families. We shall not use our relationship with a family for private advantage or personal gain, or enter into relationships with family members that might impair our effectiveness working with their children.


NAEYC code p-2.14- In cases where family members are in conflict with one another, we shall work openly, sharing our observations for the child, to help all parties involved make informed decisions. We shall refrain from becoming an advocate for one party.

NAEYC code P-3A.3- We shall exercise care in expressing views regarding the personal attributes or professional conduct of co-workers. Statements should be based on firsthand knowledge, not hearsay, and relevant to the interest of children and programs.


I chose these three codes because I have had experience in dealing with all of them and at the time, I did not know how to handle them. I am going to begin to use these codes with my staff and make them part of my daily operations.

Code P-2.11 is crucial to having a professional relationship with families. Although we want to be friends with our parents as soon as we go to that first birthday party, parents expect more from you and have no problem calling you at home to address an issue that should be handled at school. It also makes it difficult to talk to a parent about an issue that the child may have, we don't want to upset our friends, so we tend to let the child get away with breaking the rules.

Code P-2.14 is important because families go through many dilemmas during the time you have their child. They will talk with their child's teacher about issues at home and often want words of encouragement and advice. This can be seen by some parents as taking sides. As soon as a parent thinks you are on their side they quickly tell the other parent. This causes issues that can not always be resolved. The best thing to do is to acknowledge the parents feelings, assure them that your only concern is their child and that the family is doing well, offer resources and that you will have the same conversation with the other parent so that everyone is on the same page. If you give too much advice or become to involved it makes teaching that child difficult.

Code P-3A.3 is an issue I deal with all the time. There is not a school around that does not have conflict amongst its teachers. This code is something that I am going to post in my lobby. All teachers need to address issues that they know to be true not gossip! Gossip, and teachers not liking each other will ruin a program. I always take any teachers having an issue and sit them down together and make them talk. This always solves the problem, because there is always a mis-communication between other staff.

Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood Resources

http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us

http://www.naeyc.org/

www.eirc.org