Review the Professional Standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Division for Early Childhood (DEC), as well as the Code of Ethics of each of these professional organizations. Select two standards and two ethics rules from each organization, eight “rules” in total. Write a personal reflection about each of the standards/rules you have chosen. The paper should include the following sections:
1. Introduction
a. Explain your values and beliefs:
i. for serving young children and their families in early childhood education.
ii. related to serving young children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse
(young children with disabilities) and their families in early childhood.
2. Analysis of 8 Rules
a. List the ethic/professional standard,
i. Which organization created each rule
ii. Which document each rule is located
iii. Information to identify each rule (section, number, letter, principle, ideal, etc.) for each rule
iv. Beneath each rule you selected explain:
1. 2. 3. 4.
5.
3. Conclusion
a. Express how
Why did you choose this rule?
How does this rule impact ECE teachers/ the profession? How does/ will this rule impact you specifically?
Have you implemented or seen this rule implemented?
a. If so, describe the context in which you saw the rule implemented in an ECE classroom.
b. If not, describe what you imagine you will see in an ECE classroom where the rule is being implemented.
How does this rule impact young children and families?
the 8 rules your selected reflect your values:
i. for serving young children and their families in early childhood education.
ii. related to serving young children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse (young children with disabilities) and their families in early childhood.
