One Down... Nine to Go! Next stop: 6160

I knew that I would be learning a lot during this course, I just didn't realize how much of it would be about myself! This course taught me to look inside myself and examine my experiences and motivations,  it reaffirmed my passion for children and taught me how better to serve them along their journey to adulthood, it opened my eyes and mind to a wealth of resources, and made me realize that even though I don't speak to congress or write letters to the president - I am still an advocate for children.
It is with mixed emotion that I look forward to the next class: excited to see what is next along my educational and professional journey and nervous about the prospect of keeping up this pace for the next 20 months! I will also miss reading discussions and posts from many of you, but I know that I still have your blogs in my reader so we won't be completely out of touch. And, who knows, our paths may cross again in the next couple of years!
(I wish I had some profound quote to end with, but...)
God Bless,

Code of Ethics

I-3C.4 – To encourage and support continual development of employees in becoming more skilled and knowledgeable practitioners.

As center director, it is my responsibility to provide opportunities and support for my staff to engage in professional development and encourage them to implement new knowledge and skills by providing a safe, supportive, responsive environment.

I-4.1 – To provide the community with high-quality early childhood care and education programs and services.

As center director, it is my responsibility to ensure that this program provides quality care and education for the children and families that we serve by staying abreast of current trends and practice; providing support for staff, families and children within my program; advocating for increase access for all children.

I-4.6 – To promote knowledge and understanding of young children and their needs. To work toward greater societal acknowledgment of children’s rights and greater social acceptance of responsibility for the well-being of all children.

As an early childhood educator in the secondary classroom, it is my responsibility to provide current and relevant information for my students that promotes an understanding for the purpose and necessity of quality care for children – not only in an educational setting but in the home so that they may interact more intentionally and appropriately with children they encounter throughout their lives.

References

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved December 11, 2010 from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf