https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97 en-us 2017-02-20 22:28:49 UTC 2025-09-30 13:18:28 UTC hello@padlet.com kenyaransey https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/155022961 1. Is this an ethical dilemma or an ethical responsibility?
2. To whom do you have responsibilities?
3. Which core values apply?
4. What guidance can you find in the code?
5. Based on this info,  what do you think the "good early childhood educator" should do in this situation?]]> 2017-02-20 22:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/155022961 https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/236726191 I would tell the mother that although her son has had challenging behavior instances previously, the teachers have implemented a behavior plan to promote good behavior. Discuss the child's strengths and focus on how his energy is being used in positive ways. Remind the mother that positive reinforcement is essential to promoting good behavior.  Be watchful for any signs of physical abuse.]]> 2018-03-01 00:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/236726191 https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237243769 I would try to set up a conference to get a better understanding of what the home life was like. Perhaps if the parents were aware of the steps Arlene has been taking with the assistance of the co teacher and the consent of the director, the parents could do the same at home so that the child would have consistency. If the concern is for the child’s safety perhaps presenting the behavior on a daily or weekly chart that had levels of the behavior would not only help the parents better understand when and why he is behaving that way but also help the child to see that he has good moments and not so good ones. If he gets for example a marble in a jar for each day period of good behavior and maybe one removed for each period of bad behavior he might be able to think before behaving poorly and make better choices. I think the key to approaching his parents is in the presentation.

]]> 2018-03-02 00:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237243769 https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237574310 I would thank her for coming to the center and tell her even though her child has been having misbehaving moments he also has some good behavior moments as well. That the co-teacher, director of the center and I have been implementing some strategies that are helping with his son’s behavior. I would set a meeting to share the strategies with her and her husband. Also, I will be monitoring any change in the child’s behavior or physical appearance.

]]> 2018-03-02 19:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237574310 https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237624629 I would explain to the mother that it hurts rather then helps children at that age if they are double punished for something. They don't necessarily connect the action they did wrong with the punishment when it occurs much later. I would ensure her that we are addressing the behavior as soon as it happens and tell her what we are working on with him. ]]> 2018-03-02 21:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237624629 https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237636805  I think that in this case, this is a responsibility dilemma. I think that ethical responsibilities are mandates that are clearly spelled out in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. They describe how early childhood educators are required to act and what they must do and must not do. It is important to remember that when you encounter a situation that involves an ethical responsibility, you are to act as a professional. I think that you should think of discipline as something negative, and I would also think of discipline as a form of punishment. I think that above all, we shall not harm the children. Physical harm should be reported to the law.

]]> 2018-03-02 23:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237636805 https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237637625 If I were Arlene, I would set up a conference and talk to Joseph’s parent about his school challenging behavior with a counselor mindset. She should explain to them that it is not beneficial to harshly punish him and inform them about all the steps that the co-teacher and director have used to promote Joseph behavior. 

]]> 2018-03-02 23:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237637625 https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237644900 I understand why Teacher Arlene was concerned, because I had similar problems like her when I was teaching Vietnamese to Vietnamese children. At that time, I was concerned but I still decided to tell my students' parents everything that happened if they got in trouble in school when I have time to meet with them. Ms. Arlene and her co-teacher have to set up a time to meet as soon as possible with Joseph's mother, so they can find some good ways to help and support him in the best way possible. That is the responsibility that a teacher has to have when dealing with her student.]]> 2018-03-03 01:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237644900 bnkilinc https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237649260 In this scenario I would set up a meeting with the family and the center director to talk about the child's behaviors. I would assure the parent that when Joseph misbehaves in school the teacher talk to him and intervene when it happens. ]]> 2018-03-03 03:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237649260 https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237653081 If I was Arlene, I would set up a meeting with Joseph's parents along with the director. I would discuss his behaviors and my observations. As a teacher, you should not have to tell a parent every time you have an issue with their child.Also , I would ask the parents some of their discipline techniques. This way we could talk and perhaps make a behavior plan for Joseph together.]]> 2018-03-03 04:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kenyaransey/2rc5ucb0uk97/wish/237653081