(PDECCE-T) Demonstrate Ethical Behaviour and Professionalism (Beginning Pre-school Teacher)
About This Course
This module focuses on developing students’ ability to engage in professional responsibilities that contribute toward the success of children, families and programmes in adherence to the core values as espoused in the AECES Code of Ethics. This includes maintaining professional boundaries and ethical conduct in interactions with children, families, colleagues and community stakeholders. It also involves being accountable and responsible for one’s actions, and reflecting and improving on one’s own practice.
What You'll Learn
1. The ability to understand:
a. Ethical standards as outlined by various national and international documents
b. The core values central to the AECES Code of Ethics
c. Expectations for ethical conduct and professional integrity in early childhood settings
d. Ethical dilemmas or issues pertaining to the care of children
e. Foundations of professional responsibilities and obligations within the ECCE sector
f. The influence of the AECES Code of Ethics on practice
2. The ability to:
a. Demonstrate understanding of the core values central to the AECES Code of Ethics through behaviours and actions in the early childhood setting
b. Adhere to the AECES Code of Ethics, demonstrating ethical behaviour as described within the document
c. Maintain professional boundaries in building relationships with children and families
d. Engage in professional responsibilities that build toward the success of children, families and the programme
e. Be accountable for own actions and decisions, and accept responsibility for them
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
* 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits including a grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language OR Any English Language Acceptable Alternatives
OR
* 10 years of formal education in English as a medium of instruction and passed state exam with credits in 5 different subjects OR required to pass English Language
OR
* Degree with English as medium of instruction from state recognised university OR required to pass English Language Acceptable Alternatives