To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training. (NAEYC 2005, Code of Ethical Conduct). I think it is very important to continue to partcipate in any trainings being offered that will expand your knowledge in early childhood. I believe that as a professional, you need to seek out training opportunities.
To advocate for and ensure that all children, including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful. (NAEYC 2005, Code of Ethical Conduct). I believe that all children deserve to have the opportunity to be successful. Teachers need to look at each individual child to determine the child's own needs. So a teacher might need to teach in a few different ways in order for all children to be successful or determine that some children need extra help.
To listen to families, acknowledge and build upon their strengths and competencies, and learn from families as we support them in their task of nurturing children. (NAEYC 2005, Code of Ethical Conduct). I believe that is important for early childhood professionals to listen to families and help them work on goals for their child and their family. It is also important for the family to feel involved with their child's day and to encourage them to come into the classroom. If they are unable to come to the classroom they can read or do activities at home to help the child succeed.
Reference: Article: NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
Inclusive classrooms are becoming the norm rather than the exception. I think it is great that so many of us are sensitive to children with special needs and their families.
ReplyDeleteI think if kids practice goal setting in the classroom as well as at home goals will see more attainable. It helps link the two together.
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ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your posts during this course. I have found many of the resources you have shared in different posts to be very beneficial to myself or to children I am working with. I think it is great that we can all learn from each other and find out about different resources through this course.