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| To understand the perspective of another |
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A position paper published by the National Association for the education of Young Children (NAEYC) that serves to guide professionals through the daily situations that require moral and ethical decisions. One section of the code specifically addresses work with families.
Go to this website to view the code:
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/image/public_policy/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf
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The methods, status, character of a person working in a professional setting.
In Early Childhood, professionalism does not imply authority of the professional over the client, but rather a partnership with the client (or family). |
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| Working in a partnership with others toward a shared goal. |
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| Not false or copied; genuine or real |
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| Specific skills or knowledge about a topic |
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| The customs and manners of a specific cultural group. Mores differ between cultures; it is important for teachers to remember that different doesn't mean deficit--in other words, different isn't better or worse, it's just different. |
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