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WELCOME TO
Unit 8 Seminar
What are Ethics?
“Integrity is doing the right
thing, even if nobody is
watching.”
~ author unknown
Please chat with classmates informally
until our seminar begins.
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After completing this unit, you should be able to:
•Identify which ethical codes govern professionals
who work in the field of early childhood
development
•Explain the main reasons why ethical codes are
important
Course outcomes practiced in this unit:
•Identify early childhood professional roles,
responsibilities, and standards
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SEMINAR AGENDA
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Ethics
Professionalism
The NAEYC Code of Ethics
Ethical Dilemmas
Weekly To-Do List
Reflection
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When you hear the word ethics, what
do you think of?
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What are Ethics?
Ethics
• Determine Right and Wrong
• The Golden Rule – “Do unto others as you would have them
do unto you.”
• The Ten Commandments - “ Honor thy Mother and Father”.
• *Norms of conduct that distinguish between acceptable and
unacceptable behavior
Let’s Consider:
-- Why we must consider ethical standards of conduct.
-- Professionalism
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Values Qualities or principles that individuals believe to be desirable or
worthwhile and that they prize for themselves and for the world in which they live.
Core Values Commitments held by a profession that are consciously and
knowingly embraced
Ethics
The study of right and wrong, or duty and obligation
Professional Ethics The moral commitments of a profession
that help individuals resolve moral dilemmas they encounter in
their work. They involve moral reflection that extends and
enhances the personal morality practitioners bring to their work,
concern actions of right and wrong in the workplace.
Ethical Dilemma A moral conflict that involves determining appropriate conduct
when an individual faces conflicting professional values and
responsibilities.
(Feeney, 1999; Kidder, 1995; Kipnis, 1987)
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“A professional is a person who does his best at a
time when he doesn't particularly feel like it.”
-Alistair Cooke
1. What is professionalism?
2. What are some of the characteristics of an
early childhood professional?
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Ethics in Early Childhood Education
Professional Conduct in Early Childhood
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NAEYC Code of Ethics
Preamble: NAEYC recognizes that those who work with young children face
many daily decisions that have moral and ethical implications. The NAEYC
Code of Ethical Conduct offers guidelines for responsible behavior and
sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas
encountered in early childhood care and education. The primary focus of
the Code is on daily practice with children and their families in programs
for children from birth through 8 years of age, such as infant/toddler
programs, preschool and prekindergarten programs, child care centers,
hospital and child life settings, family childcare homes, kindergartens, and
primary classrooms.
Thus, NAEYC sets rules and guidelines for professional behavior in our field.
NAEYC developed this “living code” after considering some CORE VALUES in our
field.
What might one Core Value be in the field of early
childhood education?
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NAEYC Core Values
• Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage
of the human life cycle
• Base our work on knowledge of how children develop
and learn
• Appreciate and support the bond between the child
and family
• Recognize that children are best understood and
supported in the context of family, culture,* community,
and society
• Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each
individual (child, family member, and colleague)
• Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues
• Recognize that children and adults achieve their full
potential in the context of relationships that are based
on trust and respect
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Ethical Dilemma:
You teach in a school that has a population from a culture in
which physical punishment is common. This morning a girl
from this cultural group strikes another child. A new aide who
shares the child's culture grabs him and twists his ear. The
child is momentarily stunned but soon is fine and seems calm
the rest of the day. Apart from some redness, there are no
other effects. When you speak with the aide, she tells you
children in her community are used to this discipline. She
says, "It calmed him down, didn't it?“
The issue: Do you tell the aide that physical punishment is not
acceptable in your class OR do you let it go?
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NAEYC Code of Ethics
NAEYC created the Core Values, Ideals and Principles
View the code
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
How does P-1.1 on page 3 relate to this scenario?
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Field Trip:
NAEYC Code of Ethics
Why is it important to have a code of ethics in our field?
Return in 9 minutes to post two ideas that you learn from
this clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SmIBdQImtA&feature=relmfu
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Why is the NAEYC Code important?
• Offers guidelines for responsible behavior
• Sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal
ethical dilemmas encountered in early education &
care
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Ethical Dilemmas
Ethical dilemmas are disagreements in how to
proceed or act (such as corporal punishment).
These occur when your ethical beliefs and the beliefs of
others do not coincide. You may come across situations
where your ethical views are different from the law or what
is legal. You may also encounter differences between
the beliefs of your parents and the
beliefs held by the agency you work for.
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You Be The Judge #1
You are a toddler teacher. One student's
mother comes to pick up her child and
drive him home. From her slurred speech
and clumsy movements, you suspect that
she has been drinking heavily after work.
The issue: Do you refuse to let the parent
take the child and ask her to call someone
else to drive OR do you let her
drive the child home?
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You Be The Judge #2
One of your parents is complaining about nap time.
She does not want her son to take a nap because
she is having difficulty getting him to bed at night.
You know that three year olds need to rest in the
middle of the day and naps are the policy of your
center. How do you react?
Post your ideas first
Now, visit this link. Return after 8 minutes to add a
key point that you learned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgv8i8h3gNw
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To-Do This Week
• Readings (NAECY Code
of Conduct)
• Discussion Board
Read a scenario, refer to NAEYC Code of Conduct
and discuss applicable principles
• All Work is due by Tuesday, October 16th
at11:59 p.m. ET
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Any Questions?
Thanks for attending
Tonight!
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References
Sources for glossary terms and definitions
Feeney, S., & N. Freeman. 1999. Ethics and the early
childhood educator: Using the NAEYC code.
Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Kidder, R.M. 1995. How good people make tough
choices: Resolving the dilemmas of ethical living.
New York: Fireside.
Kipnis, K. 1987. How to discuss professional ethics.
Young Chridren 42(4), 26-30.