AECES Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Professionals (3rd Edition)
Learn the rules of conduct endorsed by Early Childhood Community of Practitioners.
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only
About this course
This 3 hour online course is designed to support early childhood and early intervention educators in understanding and applying the AECES Code of Ethics in their daily professional practice. Through interactive asynchronous e-learning, participants will explore the guiding principles, beliefs and responsibilities outlined in the Code of Ethics, and learn to apply a structured 5-step Ethical Decision-Making Process. Self-reflection activities will prompt educators to critically examine their own practices, including the importance of self-care.
The topics covered include:
- Introduction to the Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Professionals
- The Guiding Principles
- Beliefs and Responsibilities
- The 5-Step Ethical Decision-Making Process
- Conclusion
What you will learn
The 3-hour online workshop aims to translate the Code of Ethics in practice. It is designed for EC and EI educators in order for them:- To be conversant with the guiding principles that form the foundation upon our practice.
- To understand the rationale behind the beliefs and promote the application of responsibilities toward children, families and the profession.
- To apply the 5-Step Ethical Decision-Making Process.