Thank You to All

Hello everyone,

This has been an amazing course with amazing colleagues and instructor. I want everyone to know tyat I appreciate each and everyone in the class. I have learned from each of your experiences working with children. I thank you all for sharing your insight, enouragement, help and understanding as I have had to ask many of you for assistance. I hope that our interconnections with each other remains throughout the program.


Best wishes,

Michele Troutman

NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics

One guideline from the code of ethics that is very meaningful to me is:

• We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all
  our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families
  and of those with whom we work.

I have always been a firm believer in treating everyone with respect and dignity. You have to show children and families that they are important, and that they are being treated fairly. Teachers should always be honest and truthful with parents if they want to earn the respect of families. This is very important. When parents trust their child's teachers they are more likely to build a good relationship that will benefit their children.

Two  ideals that I find meaningful comes from the NAEYC code of ethical conduct, they are:

• I-2.1 To be familiar with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

This is important because in order to provide children and familes with the best services that fit their needs, you have to stay abreast of new information on early childhood and other information that affects children and their families. The more knwledgable you are on child development, the more you can provide children with great practices that will enhance their development.

• I-2.3 To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.

Family participation is very important to a child's healthy development. Children are more likely to do better when they have their families support and involvement. In order for this to happen we must encourage families to get involve. We must create a warm caring environment that welcomes family and assist them in their efforts to help their children.