Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator
Using the Code of Ethics, Fourth Edition
Format:Paperback
Publisher:National Association for the Education of Young Children
Publishing:21st Jan '27
£24.99
This title is due to be published on 21st January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Every Early Childhood Educator’s Foundation for Ethical Practice
Based on the foundational and groundbreaking work of Stephanie Feeny and Nancy K. Freeman and aligned with the revised Code of Ethics for the field, the fourth edition of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator: Using the Code of Ethics continues to define standards of professional conduct for the field, guide educators' ethical decision making, and support educators in doing their work with integrity.
A time-tested framework guides readers through ethical analysis using a step-by-step approach and fifteen cases drawn from real dilemmas educators encounter. These dilemmas include balancing the individual needs of a child with the needs of the group, addressing a family's request that the teacher do something the teacher does not believe is in the child's best interest, and working with a colleague who is not meeting their professional responsibilities. The analysis of each case illustrates how the collective wisdom and expert guidance expressed in the Code of Ethics can help educators resolve their own dilemmas.
New topics and features to help educators navigate difficult issues in their daily work with children, families, colleagues, and the community include
- Revised and new cases, with expanded discussion
- Ethical lenses that help educators examine dilemmas through multiple perspectives and thoughtfully evaluate ethical decisions
- Perspectives from educators in the field on applying ethics in their work
- Strategies and resources for self-care in ethics work
A Professional Development Guide to the book can be accessed on the book's page on the NAEYC website. This Professional Development Guide provides support and suggestions for course instructors, program directors, training consultants, supervisors, and other early childhood and care professionals who are using the book as a resource for professional development with adult learners, including college students, pre-service and in-service educators, community-based organization staff, and caregivers in early education and care settings. It provides a map to the book's features and tools.
This book arrives at a critical moment, offering an essential resource for strengthening educators’ capacity to fulfill their ethical responsibilities to protect, promote, and preserve children’s well-being and flourishing during a foundational period of development. It is a must-read for educators seeking to deepen their reflective practice and for leaders committed to supporting educators in their ethical and equity commitments to the children in their care.
—Iheoma U. Iruka, Professor and Fellow, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grounded in recognizable, real-life cases, this book offers a framework for navigating complex ethical dilemmas while honoring the relationships, responsibilities, and values at the heart of early childhood education. It recognizes the personal weight educators carry, emphasizes caring for oneself, and builds the judgment, confidence, and reflective practice educators need for current and future contexts.
—Gail Joseph, Bezos Family Foundation Professor of Early Learning and Founding Executive Director of Cultivate Learning, University of Washington
This new edition offers an exceptionally thoughtful approach to the complex ethical decisions early childhood educators face. By examining dilemmas through the lens of relationships, rules and conventions, and equity, it encourages educators to consider multiple perspectives and make decisions that are principled, reflective, and responsive to real-world complexities.
—Angela C. Baum, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Dean of Faculty;Professor, Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina
Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator demonstrates that ethical practice is not an abstract ideal but a daily responsibility. By inviting educators to grapple thoughtfully with complex dilemmas while centering human dignity, equity, and professional judgment, this book strengthens both the practice and the moral purpose of early childhood education.
—Rabbi Dr. Meir Muller, Associate Dean, College of Education, University of South Carolina
ISBN: 9781952331480
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176 pages
4th New edition