Ethical Dilemma: Can I Keep This Child

Amanda has been caring for four-year-old Jamie for the past six months. While Jamie is a great addition to her classroom, but when things don't go his way he gets really angry. He throws things and can be destructive. It's getting to the point that Amanda feels she is ignoring the other children while trying to handle Jamie. Amanda has been trying to be consistent in her discipline of Jamie, but she's starting to wonder if she should ask his parents to find another place for him. What should Amanda do?

Ethical Issues & Implications

Question #1: In your own words, identify what you think is the main concern, issue, or problem in this situation.

In this section, multiple discuss the ethical issues that are evident in the case study (if appropriate).

Summary of Each Point of View/ Implications for the Involved Parties

Question #2: To whom do you have responsibilities? Whom and what do you have to consider in making a decision?

In this section, discuss the effects of the situation involving teachers, principals, children, families, and others. You must provide a clearthorough summary of each point of view that includes implications for all involved parties.

To achieve Level a 4 Score: Provides a clear, thorough summary of each point of view that includes implications for all involved parties.

Applicable Principle(s), Ideal(s), or both from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

Question #3: What guidance can you find in the Code of Ethics? What specific items in the code are helpful in guiding your decision?

In this section, you must identify applicable NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Principles/Ideals that apply to the problem and accurate explanation of how it/they apply to the problem.

To achieve Level a 4 Score: Includes everything in Column (Level 3) plus a clear, accurate explanation of how it/they apply to the problem.

Note: Column 3 Level Score= Identifies applicable Principle, Ideal, or both from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct."

Solution to Problem/ Applicable NAEYC Code of Ethics Principle or Ideal

Question #4: What do you think an early childhood educator should do to best resolve this situation?

In this section you should discuss a detailed solution to the problem with an accurate explanation of how the applicable Principle or Ideal from the NAEYC Code of Ethics was used to solve the dilemma.

To achieve Level a 4 Score: Includes everything in Column (Level 3) plus a detailed solution to the problem with a clear, accurate explanation of how the applicable Principle or Ideal from the NAEYC Code of Ethics was used to solve the dilemma.

Note: Column 3 Level Score= Describes a solution to the problem using the applicable Principle or Ideal from the NAEYC Code of Ethics.

Consequences and Repercussions of Proposed Solutions to All Concerned Parties

Question #5: What action(s) would you take in resolving this situation?

In this section, analyze consequences and repercussions of proposed solutions to all concerned parties in the case study. In order to receive all points for this section, you must providea clear, detailed, accurate explanation of the possible consequences of the solution for all involved parties.

To achieve Level a 4 Score:: Includes everything in Column (Level 3) plus a clear, detailed, accurate explanation of the possible consequences of the solution for all involved parties.

Note: Column 3 Level Score= Explains the possible consequences of the solution for some of the involved parties.