We welcome back Dr. Kym Vanderbilt of Lehman College, this time joined by her former students, Kelsey Nova and Cyndhia Silvero. We discuss how Dr. Vanderbilt’s graduate students create case studies based on ethical challenges they themselves have faced. Ms. Nova and Ms. Silvero share their own case studies. We also discuss the ongoing struggle for fair compensation for early childhood educators, especially assistant teachers and education directors.
Overview
00:15-00:40 Intros
00:40-02:26 Objectives in assigning scenarios of ethically complex situations
02:26-05:06 Kelsey’s ethical dilemma scenario
05:06-06:14 Potential solutions
06:14-08:13 Cyndhia’s ethical dilemma scenario
08:13-09:14 Improving children’s experiences at more elite schools
09:14-10:37 Making schools more sensitive to cultural diversity
10:37-14:51 Does the State encourage teacher ed classes that discuss ethical issues
14:51-15:25 Penalty Kick video promo
15:25-17:00 Codes of ethics
17:00-23:28 Issues to resolve for high quality early childhood programs
23:28-26:55 Special ed issues
26:55-28:58 Why do these issues exist?
28:58-32:52 Denials/evaluations
32:52-39:50 Issues for early childhood staff as employees:
Autonomy vs compliance, staff pay and disparities
39:50-42:38 “Making this a career that people can stay in.”
42:38-43:50 Outro
Transcript
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