Ktantanim Balev

As I wrap up my first class at my Master’s program, I feel that the experience I got in writing an educational blog allowed me with the opportunity to reflect upon my thoughts and my experience,  and to focus on some issues that made me the professional educator, and a unique individual I am today. For instance, reflecting upon the people who supported me in my childhood and looking for some words of inspiration.  

As a professional educator in the field of early childhood education, I feel that the most valuable code of ethics is to  respect the dignity and worth  of the children we work with, their families, and respect our colleagues who share our role, NAEYC,(2005, April), Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment, Core Values. Respect is an essential value in my personal and professional life. I believe that all children should be respected and deserve to be enrolled in developmentally appropriate practice. Parents should be respected based on their culture, values, and beliefs, and the educational team should be respected and viewed as a valuable part of the teaching process.      In addition, according to The Division for Early Childhood, (2000, August), Professional and Interpersonal Behavior, section 4, As professional educators we should be the voice for children with special needs, support them and their families. Another Code of ethics That I ...