Module 3 Discussion Ethical Dilemma Case Study Worksheet

Ethical Reflection Case Study # _____________

Student Name: ________________________________

Briefly summarize the dilemma:

Who are the people involved in the situation?

What are the conflicting responsibilities of each one?

What core values apply to the situation?

How is this issue addressed in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct? (Be sure to look at the ideals and principles in all four sections of the code and be specific in your citation - Example: "P-1.5. We shall use appropriate assessment systems which include multiple sources of information, to provide information on children's learning and development.")

Resolution

Based on your review of the code and your reflection about the situation, what do you think would be the most ethical resolution to the situation?

A father informs you, the center director, that his daughter, who has chronic asthma, needs to stay indoors every time he suspects the child is becoming ill. At first you try to accommodate him, but with growing enrollment, this becomes impossible. The staffing problem has been explained to the parent, but he feels that the school should be able to provide service to children like his who have chronic health problems (Feeney, S., Freeman, N. K., & Moravcik, E., 2008, p. 81)