Code of Ethics

The ideals from NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct that are important to me are:
1)  1.3-To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
2)  1.5-To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children's social, emotional, cognitive and
      physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.
3)  1.8-To support the right of each child to play and learn in an inclusive environment that meets the needs
      of children with and without disabilities.

    
I also like ideal 2.5-To respect the dignity and preferences of each family and to make an effort to learn about its structure, culture, language, customs, and beliefs.

These ideals are important to me because they all address the need for children and families to be respected and appreciated for who they are and the special abilities they possess.  We need to remember there is a wide variety of skills among children of the same age.  Educators need to take children from where they are and move them forward.

Reference

NAEYC.  (April, 2005).  Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment.   Retrieved May 26, 2010,   
         from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf