List of Cases Volume Editor and Contributors Preface Chapter 1: An Introduction to Ethics Key Concepts Personal Connections Personal Attributes, Values, Morality, and Ethics Professional Values and Professional Ethics Closing Reflections Chapter 2: Ethics in Early Childhood Education Key Concepts Personal Connections Why Does Early Childhood Education Need a Code of Ethics? History of the Code of Ethics The Code and Other NAEYC Foundational Documents Code Organization Ethical Responsibilities of Other Educator Groups The Issue of Code Enforcement Closing Reflections Chapter 3: Addressing Ethical Issues Key Concepts Personal Connections Ethical Responsibilities Ethical Dilemmas Analyzing and Addressing Workplace Issues: A Framework Identify the Conflicting Core Values and Responsibilities Brainstorm Possible Resolutions Consider Ethical Finesse Look for Guidance in the Code Decide on a Justifiable Course of Action Reflect and Self-Check Implement Your Resolution Take Care of Yourself Advice About Difficult Dilemmas Your Stage of Professional Development and Ethical Issues How Ethical Dilemmas Are Presented in This Book Closing Reflections Chapter 4: Ethical Responsibilities to Children Key Concepts Personal Connections Core Values Responsibilities Typical Issues Involving Ethical Responsibilities to Children Reflection on Ethical Situations That Involve Children Closing Reflections Chapter 5: Ethical Responsibilities to Families Key Concepts Personal Connections Core Values Responsibilities Typical Issues Involving Ethical Responsibilities to Families Considering Ethical Situations That Involve Families Closing Reflections Chapter 6: Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues and Employers Key Concepts Personal Connections Core Values Responsibilities Typical Issues Involving Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues Closing Reflections Chapter 7: Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society Key Concepts Personal Connections Core Values Responsibilities Typical Issues Involving Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society Closing Reflections Chapter 8: The Code of Ethics and You Key Concepts Personal Connections NAEYC and Ethics Quality Enhancement Initiatives Your Future, Your Commitment to the Code The Future of Ethics in Early Childhood Education Closing Reflections Glossary References Appendix: Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Educators Index.