According to NAEYC, an ideal reflects the aspirations of practitioners in education. Their commitment to support children development, learn to live, play, and work cooperatively while respecting individual differences, NAEYC has formed ideals as codes for ethical conduct.
I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
This ideal impacted me because it's so important to recognize the uniqueness of each child as an individuals, and to help each child to learn to recognize their own qualities and gifts as they grow and development in their education and home.
I-1.12—To work with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families move from one program to the next.
This is a concept that comes about a lot in our school and childcare center, especially in the youngest groups ranging from 6 months to 3 years. Depending on the child's abilities, they will transition up to the next class level. Making this an easy and smooth process is important for both the child and the family taking this new step together.
"The Code of Ethics of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children is a public statement of principles and practice guidelines supported by the mission of DEC."
The following is a code developed by DEC:
We shall honor and respect our responsibilities to colleagues while upholding the dignity and
autonomy of colleagues and maintaining collegial interprofessional and intraprofessional
relationships.
This ideal is essential for a group of people working together. Recently, we've been dealing with an employee who has shown passive disrespect and disregard for the guidelines set in place for all employees and has begun to create a "clique" of certain teachers. It's put a lot of strain on the workplace when staff neglects consideration for the whole and focus too much on a certain selection.
Passive aggression is more difficult to deal with than outright temper tantrums. It's like a virus that invades and spreads, as you are experiencing. And you are right, that it is completely disrespectful and unprofessional. One doesn't have to agree with the expectations to be expected to abide by them, and perhaps work within the organizational framework to make changes. NAEYC Principle P-3B.1 states, "We shall follow all program policies. When we do not agree with program policies, we shall attempt to effect change through constructive action within the organization." Grumbling doesn't quite fit this problem-solving approach.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say THANK YOU for your kinds words, help and support during the past 8 weeks. I look forward to our next class of sharing!