All the ideals and principles
contained in the NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics are important me. The three that
I have chosen to talk about are a small part of a big picture that I need to help
me be successful in helping children reach their full potential.
1 
I-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.
One of the
most important things teachers can do to promote learning is to create classroom
environments where students feel safe and secure. A healthy environment enables
children to learn in powerful ways Children need to be able to trust the people
who are taking care of them in the absence of their parent. If they are not
able to build trust that will not be able to learn or function. It is important
to me to create that environment where children feel comfortable to be
themselves. Children learn through their conversations, play activities and everyday
routines whether they are at home, or school. The classroom environment plays a
crucial part. The environment has to resemble the interests of the children who
are in the class. It is important for me
to make sure that I am using developmentally appropriate practices. A
healthy environment enables children to learn in powerful ways. I want to have
that all-inclusive classroom where all types of learners can feel valued and
respected.
2. 
I-2.2 To develop relationships of mutual
trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.
It is very
important for me to form a special relationship with the parents of the
children who are in my care. In order for me to form that relationship, I must
recognize that parents are the most important people in their children lives. Parents
and teachers have the same goals of helping children learn and be successful. Parents
have a wealth of knowledge about their children that they can share. They can
tell me about their likes, dislikes, and interests. By working together with parents,
we can enhance children’s learning and development. When parents show that they
trust me with the responsibility of helping their children to grow and develop
it creates a positive environment for the children.
3. 
I-4.4 To work through education, research, and
advocacy toward a society in which all young children have access to
high-quality early care and education programs.
It is one of my professional goals to be an advocate for children and to
make sure that they receive the quality care and education to make them
successful in the future. I have to make sure that I am up to date with the
issues that are affecting the early childhood field so I can be that voice to
speak for the children whose voices may be silent. All children deserve the right
to a high quality education no matter where they come from. We owe this to the
children so that they can grow and develop to become productive members of
society. In order for the children to be successful, we have to provide the foundation
to help them on their way.
