Can I Keep this Child?

Ethical Issues & Implications

Question #1: In your own words, identify what you think is the main concern, issue, or problem in this situation.

In this section, multiple discuss the ethical issues that are evident in the case study (if appropriate).

(Level 3 plus a short summary of the implications of the issue(s). Note: Level 3 states "Identifies multiple ethical issues that are evident in the case study (if appropriate)."

Summary of Each Point of View/ Implications for the Involved Parties

Question #2: To whom do you have responsibilities? Whom and what do you have to consider in making a decision?

In this section, discuss the effects of the situation involving teachers, principals, children, families, and others. You must provide a clearthorough summary of each point of view that includes implications for all involved parties.

Applicable Principle(s), Ideal(s), or both from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

Question #3: What guidance can you find in the Code of Ethics? What specific items in the code are helpful in guiding your decision?

In this section, you must identify applicable NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Principles/Ideals that apply to the problem and accurate explanation of how it/they apply to the problem.

Note: Column 3 Level Score= Identifies applicable Principle, Ideal, or both from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct."

Solution to Problem/ Applicable NAEYC Code of Ethics Principle or Ideal

Question #4: What do you think an early childhood educator should do to best resolve this situation?

In this section you should discuss a detailed solution to the problem with an accurate explanation of how the applicable Principle or Ideal from the NAEYC Code of Ethics was used to solve the dilemma.

plus a detailed solution to the problem with a clear, accurate explanation of how the applicable Principle or Ideal from the NAEYC Code of Ethics was used to solve the dilemma.

Note: Column 3 Level Score= Describes a solution to the problem using the applicable Principle or Ideal from the NAEYC Code of Ethics.

Consequences and Repercussions of Proposed Solutions to All Concerned Parties

Question #5: What action(s) would you take in resolving this situation?

In this section, analyze consequences and repercussions of proposed solutions to all concerned parties in the case study. In order to receive all points for this section, you must providea clear, detailed, accurate explanation of the possible consequences of the solution for all involved parties.

plus a clear, detailed, accurate explanation of the possible consequences of the solution for all involved parties.

Note: Column 3 Level Score= Explains the possible consequences of the solution for some of the involved parties.