DEC - We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value
and human potential of each child.
- This is important because you never want to make a child feel like they are not smart enough or good enough to complete anything that they have their minds set on. You should want to make every child feel like they are capable of completing every task that is set before them. I have witnessed many parents degrade their children by telling them they are not smart enough to join a certain competition or group and that just hurts their feelings along with mine.
NAEYC - Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children. This principle has precedence over all others in this Code.
- I am a huge advocate of no child abuse - none whatsoever- it is not worth the consequences. I believe you should treat others no matter race, age, gender or relationship the way you would want to be treated. I think this should be a code for every organization in the world that deals with the well being of children.
NAEYC - When we have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect, we shall report it to the appropriate community agency and follow up to ensure that appropriate action has been taken. When appropriate, parents or guardians will be informed that the referral will be or has been made.
- I 100% believe that if a child tells you or shows you that some type of abuse is being done to them at home you should speak to CPS or the police, never just brush off what the child is telling you because you may think the child is lying because if something bad happens to the child and the police finds out that the child told you and you as the adult didn't take appropriate action to prevent the abuse furthermore you are in world full of trouble.
Hi Brittany,
ReplyDeleteThe selections you have chosen are indeed important to apply within an educational setting. The ideals you have posted shows the type of character you possess as well as how vital a childs welfare is to you that is in your care. Emotional and physical damage to a child done by anyone with a position of authority over a child can be extremely defeating. Children look to adults for their source of strength and guidance, we should use the position as an opportunity to instill healthy input to receive positive outputs in the long term. Those who do not demonstrate such a care or concern whether family or child care professionals should suffer the consequences of such violations.
I like the comment you in regards to the principle from DEC. It is so very important not to belittle children because they take it to heart. I have a niece whose mother would always tell her, "You're just like me, you're not very smart when it comes to school." I found it very frustrating when she would say like things like that because it didn't matter how many times I let her know how damaging it was for her daughter to hear her say things like that, she would do it again.
ReplyDeleteShe struggled a lot when she was younger because she suffered from undiagnosed ADD. Once she was diagnosed, and received proper medication, she was able to overcome many of her deficits; however, she still struggles with math. Whenever she feels overwhelmed with frustration as she attempts to do her math her mother's words from the past come pouring out of her mouth.
Hi Britney,I really like your post on DEC ethical values that says, we shall demonstrate in our behavior and language, respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential.I believe that every child has a potential but the method of bringing out or showing out their qualities is different from one another. Our duties as teachers is to help them unwrap what ever talents they have by supporting them.
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