Hello All,
I want to take this opportunity to thank my fellow colleagues in the early childhood field. You guys have taking the time to look at my blog, and I appreciate it. You guys have been an inspiration to me and I enjoyed reading your blogs as well. I wish all of you great success in the future!!!! Thanks again for the support though out this class. I was a little rusty with being in school again, but you guys have helped me feel welcome!

Happy Holidays!
Ta'Shanae Maddox:)

The three ideas from the NAEYC code of ethics that are meaning full to me are: I-1.1- “To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training. I1.4 to appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults. I-1.5 to create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children are social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.” These codes are significant in my life because it is important to obtain knowledge to educate others, and to be aware of resources that can be a benefit to families. It is also important for me to understand that children are vulnerable and deserve respect and deserve to treated with dignity. I try my best to treat all families with respect to show them that will be an advocate for them.  

The ideas from the DEC code of ethics that are important to me are: “Professional and interpersonal behavior, Professional collaboration, Ethical practice in research." It is important to me to be professional at all times when working with families. This is significant in the early childhood for me because, I want to be an advocate for families in a healthy way. I also want to provide the best resources for them to get the services they need to be independent and successful.  

References:

Article: 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

 

Article: The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/

Course Resources:

Below are the references I used for this weeks discussion topic: Resources for Early Childhood
Course Media: "The Resources for Early Childhood"
Five early childhood professionals discuss their preferred and trusted resources.

World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep-usnc.org/

Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap

 

 

Below are links to additional articles that I found interesting in the Early Childhood field.

 

"Teaching Children to Color Outside the Lines"  By Renee Howard Cassese

 

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=647

 

A quote from an Early Childhood Article:

 

“It is our imagination that gives shape to the universe.”
-Barry Lopez

 http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/articles.aspx?ArticleID=282

 
  "When Children Draw," By Sandra Crosser, Ph.D
 
http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=130

 
Other interesting articles are found on "Early Childhood News articles" website

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/articles.aspx?ArticleID=282