Assignment:
Redo
In a 1 to 2 page double-spaced paper, (APA format) you are to critique the following scenario by answering the five questions that follow.
Ethical Dilemma: Can I Keep This Child
Amanda has been caring for four-year-old Jamie for the past six months. While Jamie is a great addition to her classroom, but when things don't go his way he gets really angry. He throws things and can be destructive. It's getting to the point that Amanda feels she is ignoring the other children while trying to handle Jamie. Amanda has been trying to be consistent in her discipline of Jamie, but she's starting to wonder if she should ask his parents to find another place for him. What should Amanda do?
Question 1
In your own words, identify what you think is the main concern, issue, or problem in this situation.
Question 2
To whom do you have responsibilities? Whom and what do you have to consider in making a decision?
Question 3
What guidance can you find in this section of the Code of Ethics? What specific items in the code are helpful in guiding your decision?
Question 4
What do you think an early childhood educator should do to best resolve this situation?
Question 5
What action(s) would you take in resolving this situation?