Ethics refers to standards of behavior, principles, and codes of conduct of a profession. The field of early childhood education adheres to the professional ethics of several organizations dedicated to young children.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment (2005) (PDF)
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 Code of Ethics of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) (2009) (PDF)
The Code of Ethics identifies the key principles guiding early childhood professional conduct and provides guidance for practice and personal dilemmas in conduct of research and practice.
What is the Naeyc code of ethics?
The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct (revised 2005, reaffirmed and updated 2011) is a foundational document that maps the ethical dimensions of early childhood educators' work in early care and education programs.
What are the 5 code of ethics?
It is divided into three sections, and is underpinned by the five fundamental principles of Integrity, Objectivity, Professional competence and due care, Confidentiality, and Professional behaviour.
What is the code of ethics for early childhood?
About the Code of Ethics
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.
What does ideal mean in respect to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct?
The ideals reflect the aspirations of practitioners. The principles guide conduct and assist practitioners in resolving ethical dilemmas. * Both ideals and principles are intended to direct practitioners to those questions which, when responsibly answered, can provide the basis for conscientious decision making.