ECE337 Ethics and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education

The purpose of this course is to assist students in developing a detailed ethical framework that will guide their actions while working with children, families, schools and organizations. Areas of emphasis include: an introduction to some of the main theoretical issues in ethics, an examination of moral problems often encountered in the early childhood context (e.g. confidentiality, discrimination, diversity, etc.) and an exploration of some of the moral theories and practices in today's schools and child care centers, especially from the perspectives of Kohlberg and Gilligan. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor approval. 5 quarter hours