Description
This updated third edition of the bestselling Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator seeks to inform and guide those who work with children and families through the tough decisions they must confront. Feeney and Freeman provide new, well-chosen examples and questions that not only clarify key points about ethical conduct and decision-making but also stimulate reflection and discussion on critical issues confronting early childhood educators.
Doing what's right for children, families, colleagues, and the community Do you need support and guidance to help you navigate tough ethical issues in your work? The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is every early childhood educator's foundation for moral practice, and this third edition of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator shows you how to use the Code to guide your actions and responses to challenging situations in the workplace. Here, you'll find real cases from early childhood programs that illustrate the process of identifying and addressing ethical issues by applying the NAEYC Code. Reflection questions encourage you to think deeply about how your own experiences relate to the examples. Ethical conduct is critical, and the Code and this book are resources you can turn to again and again as you seek to make the right decisions for young children and their families.
About the Author
Stephanie Feeney, PhD, is professor emerita of education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Stephanie has written extensively about professionalism and ethics and has been deeply involved in developing the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, revising the Code, and developing the supplements for adult educators and program administrators. She is coauthor of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator and Teaching the Code of Ethical Conduct: A Resource Guide. Nancy K. Freeman, PhD, is professor emerita of early childhood education at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia. She has served as president of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) and was on its board for many years. Nancy has written extensively on professional ethics and has been involved in the NAEYC Code's revisions and the development of its supplements. Nancy is coauthor of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator and of Teaching the Code of Ethical Conduct: A Resource Guide.
Reviews
Continuing their groundbreaking work to define and apply the NAEYC Code of Ethics, Feeney and Freeman emphasize the need to explore cultural contexts for decision making. This timely edition comes as the early childhood field engages in progressive levels of work to define and unify the profession. -Nancy Barbour, Professor of Early Childhood Education, James Madison University An incredible resource for all early childhood professionals, no matter where you are in your career. With a focus on application, this book is perfect for deepening your understanding of how to use the NAEYC Code of Ethics in your daily practice. -J. Cody Summerville, Kindergarten Teacher, Pflugerville Independent School District Whether in my role as administrator of a school or teacher of college students, I have always kept Feeney and Freeman's text close at hand. This is the book I use to prepare new teachers and help guide veteran teachers on ethical decision making. -Rabbi Dr. Meir Muller, Assistant Professor, College of Education, University of South Carolina, and Head of School, Cutler Jewish Day School Recognizing and changing practices that may be harmful or disrespectful to children, their families, and our colleagues require that we do more than understand program rules and follow legal mandates. This book provides powerful reflection tools to help us hone our professional judgment and decision making. -Ed Greene, Vice President, Partnerships and Community Educational Outreach, Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network
Book Information
ISBN 9781938113338
Author Stephanie Feeney
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint National Association for the Education of Young Children
Publisher National Association for the Education of Young Children
Doing what's right for children, families, colleagues, and the community Do you need support and guidance to help you navigate tough ethical issues in your work? The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is every early childhood educator's foundation for moral practice, and this third edition of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator shows you how to use the Code to guide your actions and responses to challenging situations in the workplace. Here, you'll find real cases from early childhood programs that illustrate the process of identifying and addressing ethical issues by applying the NAEYC Code. Reflection questions encourage you to think deeply about how your own experiences relate to the examples. Ethical conduct is critical, and the Code and this book are resources you can turn to again and again as you seek to make the right decisions for young children and their families.
About the Author
Stephanie Feeney, PhD, is professor emerita of education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Stephanie has written extensively about professionalism and ethics and has been deeply involved in developing the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, revising the Code, and developing the supplements for adult educators and program administrators. She is coauthor of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator and Teaching the Code of Ethical Conduct: A Resource Guide. Nancy K. Freeman, PhD, is professor emerita of early childhood education at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia. She has served as president of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) and was on its board for many years. Nancy has written extensively on professional ethics and has been involved in the NAEYC Code's revisions and the development of its supplements. Nancy is coauthor of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator and of Teaching the Code of Ethical Conduct: A Resource Guide.
Reviews
Continuing their groundbreaking work to define and apply the NAEYC Code of Ethics, Feeney and Freeman emphasize the need to explore cultural contexts for decision making. This timely edition comes as the early childhood field engages in progressive levels of work to define and unify the profession. -Nancy Barbour, Professor of Early Childhood Education, James Madison University An incredible resource for all early childhood professionals, no matter where you are in your career. With a focus on application, this book is perfect for deepening your understanding of how to use the NAEYC Code of Ethics in your daily practice. -J. Cody Summerville, Kindergarten Teacher, Pflugerville Independent School District Whether in my role as administrator of a school or teacher of college students, I have always kept Feeney and Freeman's text close at hand. This is the book I use to prepare new teachers and help guide veteran teachers on ethical decision making. -Rabbi Dr. Meir Muller, Assistant Professor, College of Education, University of South Carolina, and Head of School, Cutler Jewish Day School Recognizing and changing practices that may be harmful or disrespectful to children, their families, and our colleagues require that we do more than understand program rules and follow legal mandates. This book provides powerful reflection tools to help us hone our professional judgment and decision making. -Ed Greene, Vice President, Partnerships and Community Educational Outreach, Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network
Book Information
ISBN 9781938113338
Author Stephanie Feeney
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint National Association for the Education of Young Children
Publisher National Association for the Education of Young Children
