Description should include
- the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics
- group problem-solving of ethical dilemmas
- confidentiality policy
- criminal background check
- sex offender registry
- child abuse and neglect and responsibility as a mandated reporter
- cellphone use policy
- social media policy
- transportation policy
- facility, technology, and cybersecurity policy.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What is NAEYC?
- How can NAEYC be used as a resource for managing ethical dilemmas?
- What are some examples of ethical standards?
- What are the legal and ethical consequences of meeting and failing to meet standards for working with children?
Communication
- What is the relationship between actions and ethical standards?
- What are some practices to ensure confidentiality and privacy?
Leadership
- What ethical standards are needed for early childhood education leaders, families, organizations, workplaces, and communities?
- What effects manifest when the ethical standards of the employees and/or managers are conflicting?
Management
- What resources could be used to establish ethical standards?
- How do ethical standards influence employee behavior?