Friday, December 16, 2011

Code of Ethics

We shall...
Demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child.

Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle

Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family

Build relationships with individual children and families while individualizing the curricula and learning environments to facilitate young children’s development and learning.

Engage in ongoing and systematic reflective inquiry and self-assessment for the purpose of continuous improvement of professional performance and services to young children with disabilities and their families.

Continually be aware of issues challenging the field of early childhood special education and advocate for changes in laws, regulations, and policies leading to improved outcomes and services for young children with disabilities and their families.
                                                                                                                                             NAEYC/DEC

Each of the areas I chose to focus on have to do with respect for the child and family. Respect in the way we communicate, our willingness to get to know the child and family and plan interventions based on individual needs; respect for the bonds of family, regardless of our personal view; our willingness to examine ourselves and our methods to best meet the needs of children and families; and our diligence in staying current and advocating for change. I have been recently challenged in these areas myself or witnessed a lack of respect in our local system prompting attention. I am, and will continue to be, a voice for children and families.
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9 comments:

  1. Alice GatesDecember 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Great Post! Your choices are related to how I feel about my center, because many times educators do not develop a bond with the children or families, therefore; a gap exist in this child's education because there is no collaboration between the teacher or family.

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  2. Karie SunDecember 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I like your post and I believe that the bond between children and families are crucial for young children to feel emotionally secured and develop their sense of self, self-confidence, and so on. That's why parent involvement in the program is important so that parents can learn to support their children to be stronger person.

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  3. SpRudisonDecember 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Teaching is leaving a vestige of one self in the development of another. And surely the student is a bank where you can deposit your most precious treasures. ~Eugene P. Bertin

    I wish you the best as you continue your master's pursuit. May you continue to make wealthy deposits in the knowledge banks of others!

    Thank you for all of your encouraging words and insight you provided to those who needed.

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  4. Linda SnyderDecember 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Hi Tammra,
    I first want to thank you for the last post on my blog it meant a lot to me. I have enjoyed getting to know you and learning about the education system in Michigan and the work you are doing. As I have said to you before you don't have to a teacher to improve the quality of education. It as just as important to improve the quality of teachers and programs. Have looked into working with your local Resource and Referral Center? I think you find it very resourceful and a lot of work they would compliment what you are currently doing. I wish you the best!

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  5. Linda SnyderDecember 21, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Here is a continuation from the last post. I got side tracked. I want to thank you for all of your support throughout the past 8 weeks. You have provide some valuable information and resources that I will be able to use through the years. I especially appreciated the comment on my Childhood Web. It was hard to write about my dad sometimes. as I said above I wish you the best!

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  6. Karie SunDecember 22, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Hi Tammra,

    Thank you for providing constructive feedback and supports through discussion boards as well as my blogs. I have found that you are very passionate about the field and I would like to be someone like you in the future. It has been a pleasure being your classmate. Thank you and best wishes for your future career.

    Regards,
    Karie

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  7. Thelma HendersonDecember 24, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Tammra, I want to take this time to thank you for the positive feedback on my blog and especially for your help with the Q&A forum because your input really helped me as well as the rest of our colleagues get through this course whenever we were undecided about what needed to be done with various assignments. Again, thanks and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

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  8. FeleciaDecember 24, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Hi, I would like to thank you for the encouragement and positive comments you left on my blog page. I hope to see you in other course as we contiune our to receive our masters. Thanks again and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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  9. Tara I. WallsDecember 24, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Hi Tammra, it has been a great pleasure reading your blog. You seem to be very sincere about your relationship with children. Please keep up the great work and don’t stop being an advocate for our children and never lose your great spirit. Thank you for all your help throughout these 8 weeks

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