The NAEYC Code of Ethics and my Professional Life: Ideal 3A.1
In regards to a professionals
responsibility
to co-workers, the NAEYC code 3A.1 states that early childhood
professionals
should strive to “establish and maintain relationships of respect,
trust,
confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation with co-workers.”
Although there are certainly attributes people
would like to see their coworkers exhibit, there are only certain
things we can honestly expect from each other. Clearly, we all have
personal expectations, which we want coworkers to measure up to, yet the
only qualities they must share are those that guarantee their job is
done to employer specifications. Beyond these attributes, all other
positive qualities are a bonus. On the other hand, it is necessary to
understand what we can or cannot honestly expect from our coworkers to
ensure we get what we deserve.
I'm a big fan of this ideal too. I have worked with co-workers from all walks of life, and it is so important to remember to respect (and try to understand) both the similarities and differences that we each have. Not only does it make going to work so much better, it presents an awesome empathetic model of social interactions and relationships for the little ones!
ReplyDeleteTiffany,
ReplyDeleteI found this ideal of the most important ones as well. I have a very diverse group of colleagues where I work. I think one of the best ways to maintain respect, trust, etc. with coworkers is to always keep in mind that we are there for the children at the end of the day. We should not always make things so personal when they make decisions or we see an outcome we don't like that came about as a result of a different personality. We simply just can't expect coworkers to think and act alike. What a boring workplace that would be!!! In the past, I have had problems with others acting in a way to ruin trust, respect, confidentiality, etc. I had to be the bigger person and find ways to repair the relationship because once again, I kept in mind that I had to work with this person for a goal greater than our situation--to help our children at the center.
Cherri