Reference no: EM133250836

ETHICAL PRACTICE SCENARIO 1.

At a staff meeting in a childcare center, a staff member makes the comment "It would be much easier for us if we worked with the children and didn't have to think about their parents." Several other staff members laugh at this comment and say they agree with him. No one challenges this opinion.

Questions

1. Do you agree or disagree with his comment? WHY OR WHY NOT?

2. What does this staff member's comment say about his beliefs about a family's right to work in partnership with the childcare facility?

3. Why is this a concern?

ETHICAL PRACTICE SCENARIO 2.

Dee, a student in her high school's preschool program is sitting with her group on a planning day. While they are trying to develop a lesson, several of Dee's teammates start talking negatively about another member of their group that is absent. Dee listens for a few minutes and then questions the appropriateness of making these comments publicly. Dee suggests that if they have a real concern that the team should raise this matter in private with a teacher.

Questions

1. What professional and personal qualities does Dee demonstrate in this scenario?

2. Can these qualities be developed or fostered or are people born with them?

ETHICAL PRACTICE SCENARIO 3.

Two preschoolers, Kelly and Sasha, are playing a board game in their preschool program. Bobby, another preschooler, who has been playing near them starts talking to the girls and asks if he can join the game. Kelly shakes her head and says "No way, we don't like boys." After a few moments, he walks away to find something else to do. A teacher overhears this exchange but says nothing.

Question

List at least three questions that a teacher could use to challenge Kelly's comments.

ETHICAL PRACTICE SCENARIO 4.

A parent of a preschooler asked staff not to allow her child to join in on the singing of Happy Birthday to other children as this practice conflicted with the family's religious beliefs. The parents were shocked to see a photo of the group displayed on the notice board which included her child singing Happy Birthday to her child's best friend. She complained to the Preschool's director about the matter.

Questions

1. If you were the director, how would you respond to the parent's complaint?

2. What steps would you take to ensure that this didn't happen again?

3. In the future if similar situations arise, what could be done to ensure that the child does not feel left out, but is also able to observe the family's religious beliefs?