Discussion - Ethics in Communication.
''Questions of right and wrong arise whenever people communication. Ethical communication is fundamental to responsible thinking, decision making, and the development of relationships and communities within and across contexts, cultures, channels, and media." National Communication Association.
This week, you read about the principles of ethical communication set forth by the National Communication Association, which stress that ethical communication fosters dignity between human beings, as well as "truthfulness, fairness, responsibility, personal integrity, and respect for self and others" (O''Hair & Wiemann, 2015, p.14).
You also reviewed the NAEYC policy statement on ethical conduct. As a professional in the field of early childhood, ethics constantly impacts both your actions and the ways in which you communicate with children,families,colleagues, and community and government agencies.
Once more, review the principles of ethical communication listed on page 14 of your course text (O''Hair, D., Wiemann,2015)
Real Communication (3rd.ed)and the NAEYC policy statement.
Then consider how each might in form your practice in early childhood education as well as foster the well-being of young children and their families.
Please answer all the questions. With these thoughts in mind: Which of the communications principles resonates with you the most?
Choose three, and explain why they stand out as significant in the ways in which you hope to foster the well-being of young children and their families.
In what ways do these principles of ethical conduct fuel your passion as an advocate for young children and their families?
In what ways do these documents complement each other and enhance your understanding of the professional''s role?