Code of Ethics

NAEYC Ideals - Responsibilities to co-workers
I-3A.2 To share resources with co-workers, collaborating to ensure that the best possible early childhood care and education program is provided.

I-4.4 To work through education, research, and advocacy toward a society in which all young children have access to high-quality early care and education programs.

Division of Early Childhood - Code of Ethics
Personal and Interpersonal Behavior
2. We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and of those with whom we work.

The NAEYC ideals I chose are meaningful to me because I don't work directly with children and families but do work directly with others in the early childhood field. We must continually keep current with research in order to educate early childhood professionals so they can provide the best care and education to the children and families they serve. There are many diverse programs all related to children and families. These programs must collaborate to bring about the best results in a community.

I felt like the ideal from the DEC could apply to any profession. If you are going to be considered a professional in your field, you must conduct yourself in a manner that others want to respect. I am not impressed by how much someone knows, but who they are as a person and how they treat others.

Success

"The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being.  Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease.  It helps to remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have.  It also gives us strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life."                  

Dalai Lama