Code of Ethics Review

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment was most recently updated in ____.

• April 2005

• May 2011

• Spring 2015

• June 2012

The NAEYC recognizes that those who work with young children face _____.

• many daily decisions that have moral and ethical implications

• fulfilling jobs where they are underpaid

• many incompetent parents

• challenges in education related to irresponsible behaviors

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment offers guidelines _____.

• that promote self-regulatory behaviors in special classrooms

• for practical problem-solving skills across all educational settings

• that are not useful for most teachers

• for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education

The statement of Commitment is not part of the Code but is a personal acknowledgement of an individual's willingness to embrace the distinctive values and moral obligations of the field of early childhood care and education.

• True

• False

The primary focus of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment is on daily practice with children and their families in programs for children from _____.

• special needs classrooms

• birth through 8 years of age

• birth through 21 years of age

• birth through 18 years of age

Which of the following classrooms would NOT utilize the guidelines in the NAEUYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment?

• hospital and child life settings

• infant/toddler programs

• upper elementary school classes

• kindergarten and pre-k programs

Which of the following is NOT a core value of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment?

• Base our work on knowledge of how children develop and learn

• Advocate for best practices for children in school and at home

• Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues

• Recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community, and society

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment sets forth a framework of professional responsibilities in four sections. The four areas address professional relationships with _____.

• children, families, administrators, and the community

• teachers, staff, administrators, and the community

• children, families, teachers, and lawmakers

• teachers, families, lawmakers, and advocates

The ______ reflect the aspirations of practitioners.

• statements

• codes

• guidelines

• ideals

The _____ guide conduct and assist practitioners in resolving ethical dilemmas.

• ideals

• principles

• core values

• statements