Examining Codes of Ethics

     Code of Ethics is a very important matter because it states how you should maintain your professionalism while on the job. It lets us know the dos and don'ts of our job, so that we may keep our jobs. The three main points that stuck out to me from this week code of ethics were 1)Professional and Interpersonal Behavior, which is listed in the DEC code of ethics, simply says that we shall hold ourselves in respectful character, and always strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence.                           The second was we are also committed to promoting children’s self-awareness, competence, self-worth, resiliency, and physical well-being, and this stems from the NAEYC ethics. This statement let others know that ECE are for the WHOLE child, not just parts. We are their school mommies and daddies.                                                   The third point was the core values, found on the NAEYC code of ethics, and it states: We have made a commitment to • Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle • Base our work on knowledge of how children develop and learn • Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family • Recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture,* community, and society • Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual (child, family member, and colleague) • Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues • Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect.                                                                                               These three points play much significance in my professional life because they acknowledge the importance of putting children first and that they have much concern for their well being. It states in plain form what ethics you should uphold being an Early Childhood Educator.