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An Essential Guide to Using the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
Information and guidance to help you teach new and experienced educators about professional ethics and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
Special Features of This New Edition:
- Explains the needs of adult learners at different stages of professional development
- Details theories of moral development and their implications for ethical decision making
- Provides effective ways of teaching the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
- Offers new and updated interactive activities, including games and a collection of cases for college classes and trainings on ethics
"Professions, by definition, are called to a noble purpose. Fulfilling this purpose relies on adherence to a collectively agreed upon professional code of ethics. Kudos to the authors for continually expanding the early childhood education field’s understanding of this imperative." —Stacie G. Goffin, author of Professionalizing Early Childhood as a Field of Practice: A Guide to the Next Era
"Every person who works with or on behalf of young children has a responsibility to do the right thing. This book provides a moral compass, guiding educators’ decisions to ensure that children are protected, nurtured, and educated." —Sherry M. Cleary, Executive Director, New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
"As a teacher educator, I find this book to be an invaluable resource. Its many engaging, interactive activities bring the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct to life for students and early childhood educators." —Angela C. Baum, President-Elect, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
"Every child, at every age, deserves an ethical and effective professional teacher. The authors of Teaching the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct: A Resource Guide have managed to connect hands-on activities with learning about the foundations of ethics, which benefits educators, children, and families." —Phillip S. Rogers, EdD, Executive Director/CEO, National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)
Stephanie Feeney, PhD, is professor emerita of education at the University of Hawaii, where she taught courses in early childhood education. Her publications include textbooks, professional books, and children’s books. She is co-author of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator and the Focus on Ethics column in Young Children.
Nancy K. Freeman, PhD, is professor emerita of education at the University of South Carolina in Columbia and has written and lectured extensively on professional ethics. She is co-author of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator and of the Focus on Ethics column, a regular feature of NAEYC’s journal, Young Children.
Eva Moravcik, MEd, is professor of early childhood education at Honolulu Community College and is coordinator of a child development lab school. Her publications include textbooks and curriculum. She participated in the development of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct supplements for program administrators and adult educators.