NAEYC Code Of Ethical Dilemmas

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4. What are some the steps you should take when facing a problem that has no right answer? 1: Determine the problem 2: Brainstorm solutions 3: Consider the use of ethical finesse 4: Look at the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for guidance 5: Decide on a course of action 6: Implement, revisit, and then reflect 5. The code is useful because it identifies ethical responsibilities and guides practitioners’ decision-making when they face ethical dilemmas. What is the difference between an ethical responsibility and an ethical dilemma? Give an example of each. An ethical responsibility is the responsibilities that we must do or must not do, and they are stated in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. An example is that we cannot make any decisions about a child without consulting the family first. As it states in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct; P-2.4: We shall ensure that the family is involved in significant decisions affecting their child. …show more content…

An example would be when you feel that a co-worker’s tone while talking to a child is too harsh. 6. Choose one of the two scenarios below to address. In your response: Scenario 1: A father informs you, the center director, that his daughter who has chronic asthma, needs to stay indoors every time he suspects the child is becoming ill. At first, you try to accommodate him, but with growing enrollment this becomes impossible. The staffing problem has been explained to the parent, but he feels that the school should be able to provide service to children like his who have chronic health problems. a. Identify the

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