Note of Thanks

As the EDUC 6005 course comes to a close I wanted to extend a note of thanks to all of my classmates for visiting my blog, sharing your comments, and posting your own responses on your blogs to the prompts we were given. I hope to work with you all again in another course but if not I wish you all the best on your journey.

Code of Ethics

As I read the code of ethics as outlined by the NAEYC I wanted to sign my name on a dotted line accepting the statement of commitment at the end. I then compared the NAEYC code of ethics to the DEC code of ethics and although different in wording I do believe the basis of each is the same. The DEC recognizes the need for evidence based practices which I believe is outlined in the ethical responsibilities we have to children as outlined by the NAEYC. These are important because as educators we already assume responsibility for children and by following evidence based practices we are giving the children we teach the most effective means of learning. Responsive family centered practices, as outlined by the DEC and in connection with the ethical responsibilities to families as outlined by the NAEYC is the second code that struck a cord with me. I have always said that the more we can work together in a partnership with families, the more successful a child will be in school. Therefore having both the DEC and NAEYC outline this fact as an important core code proves my feelings were correct. Finally, there is an ethical responsibility to colleagues thus allowing for collaboration to take place. I have learned a lot through EDUC 6005 and have found that collaboration with colleagues can benefit all involved. Whether it is a lesson, particular behavior, opinion, or second look colleagues can provide that and I need to remember that the more I collaborate with a child's family and fellow colleagues the more effective I will be in the classroom.

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/