NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

Core Values

100

True or False: As a teacher, our work should be based on what we know about child development.

What is True

200

Fix this sentence: We have a commitment to recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on family values.

What is We have a commitment to recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect.

300

Name a core value of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

What is -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 the children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community, and society -Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual -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

Section 1

100

What is the title of section 1?

What is Ethical Responsibilities to Children

200

What is the principle in this section that takes precedence over all others?

What is 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.

300

Name one important aspect of section 1.

What is -Childhood is a unique and valuable stage in the human life cycle. -Provide care and education in settings that are safe, healthy, nurturing, and responsive for each child. -Supporting children's development and learning; respecting individual differences; and helping children learn to live, play, and work cooperatively. -Promoting children's self-awareness, competence, self-worth, resiliency, and physical well-being.

Section 2

100

What is the name of section 2?

What is Ethical Responsibilities to Families.

200

What is a key principle of section 2?

What is We shall not deny family members access to their child’s classroom or program setting unless access is denied by court order or other legal restriction.

300

True or False: Family and early childhood practitioner have a common interest in the child.

What is True

Section 3

100

What is the title of section 3?

What is Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues.

200

Fix this sentence: Create relationships based on trust, respect, collaboration; share resources and ensure the good quality of early childhood care.

What is Create relationships based on trust, respect, collaboration; share resources and ensure the best quality of early childhood care.

300

What is the responsibility of the employer?

What is Responsibilities to Employers:Do nothing to belittle the programs work unless it violates laws and regulations that are there to protect children or violates this Code.

Section 4

100

What is the title of section 4?

What is Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society.

200

Fix this sentence: Early childhood programs operate within the context of their immediate community made up of parents and other institutions concerned with children’s welfare.

What is Early childhood programs operate within the context of their immediate community made up of families and other institutions concerned with children’s welfare.

300

Name an important ideal or principle from this section.

What is -Ideal (individual): 1-4.1—To provide the community with high-quality early childhood care and education programs and services. -Ideal (Collective): 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. -Principle (individual): P-4.1—We shall communicate openly and truthfully about the nature and extent of services that we provide. -Principle (Collective): P-4.11—When policies are enacted for purposes that do not benefit children, we have a collective responsibility to work to change these practices.