“We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect
and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child” (DEC,
2009, p. 1).
This ideal is important to me and my professional career
because in order for me to be a successful teacher I need to have respect for
my students. In addition to this, I need to understand how each student is
different, and each student has different potential. To me, this statement
means that you cannot judge any students based on prior knowledge and understand
that each child is capable.
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.
This ideal is important to me and my ability to be a
professional because in order to be an educator, my students need to have a
safe environment, and a nurturing environment. This is something that I am
always aware of and trying to meet in the classroom. I try to remind myself that not all of my
students have a great home life, and school could be the best part of their
day. With this in mind, I take great responsibility in creating a safe, nurturing
environment within my classroom. One thing I would like to work on is having my
students contribute to what is in my classroom to ensure they feel like it is “our”
classroom.
I-1.7—To use assessment information to understand and
support children’s development and learning, to support instruction, and to
identify children who may need additional services.
This ideal is important to me because in order to be the
best educator I need to use data to drive my instruction. This is an important strategy
to use for all teachers. This is one goal of mine, to better use the data I
have collected to form small groups. Sometimes I find it overwhelming to
complete all the assessments needed, and then understand how to use that data.
This is something I would like to work on as I continue my career in this
field.
References
NAEYC. (2005). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.p df
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000). Code of ethics. Retrieved fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
