Artifact #2: Professional Membership - College of Early Childhood Educators
In my current role as an Early Childhood Educator, one of the requirements is to ensure
you are a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators. “The college is an organization
that helps to serve and protect children and families by setting registration requirements and
ethical and professional standards for registered early childhood educators (RECEs), and
governing member conduct through a complaints and discipline process” (College of early
childhood educators, 2018, p.1). By being registered with the College, you show that you are a
professional and that you will follow the rules and regulations that the College mandates. I enjoy
being a part of such a great organization as I have made a lot of connections with other
educators. We attend functions and bounce best practices off one another. I hope to maintain my
membership even when I become a certified teacher. It is always beneficial to be a part of as
many professional organizations as possible. This way you stay current in the issues that are
facing the education system and you built a team of like minded individuals who understand and
support you.
NYS Code of Ethics for Educators
Principle 3: Educators commit to their own learning in order to develop their practice.
Educators recognize that professional knowledge and development are the foundations of
their practice. They know their subject matter, and they understand how students learn. Educators
respect the reciprocal nature of learning between educators and students. They engage in a
variety of individual and collaborative learning experiences essential to develop professionally
and to promote student learning. They draw on and contribute to various forms of educational
research to improve their own practice.
The Ontario Ethical Teacher Standard
Integrity - Honesty, reliability and moral action are embodied in the ethical standard of Integrity.
Continual reflection assists members in exercising integrity in their professional commitments
and responsibilities.
TEAC/CAEP Claims 1-3
Claim 1: Medaille College graduates know the subject matter in their certification area(s).