Chapter 16: Ethics Discussion
Here is your chance to practice applying the NAEYC Code of Ethics to typical experiences in early childhood programs. Follow the steps below to complete the assignment:
Read the NAEYC Code of Ethics posted below.
Select one of the eight Case Scenarios and consider the situation, the issue, and the person’s response to the situation.
Decide if you think the person’s response was ethical or unethical and explain why you made that determination.
Find one or more NAEYC Principle(s) from the Code of Ethics that suggest what the ethical response is in the given situation.
Reflect on how you might handle the situation and use the following format a.
Case Scenario: (name and number of the case) and a very short description of the scenario
I think the scenario is ethical or unethical because…..
The Code of Ethics Principle(s) I believe that support the my view of this decision in this scenario is….
If I found myself in this situation I would…..(reflect on ways you might ethically handle this situation)
