Scenario: Educator Making Unethical Remarks

[caitlyn386]

Hi,

Wondering if someone could help me as my grade got withheld on this question so any assistance would be appreciated.

Case study 1
You have observed a new staff member make comments like, ‘Wow, that stinks!’ and ‘Pooooh, what does your mother feed you?’ when they have been helping children to use the toilet. When you have explained to them that those types of statements are inappropriate, the staff member has declared ‘Who cares? They are too young to understand anyway. It doesn’t matter.’

2. Which part of the ECA Code of Ethics does this behaviour breach?

Below are what I originally answers;

. In relation to children, I will:
Act in the best interests of all children
Be sensitive to the vulnerabilities of children and families and respond in ways that empower and maintain dignity of all children and families.

Create and maintain safe, healthy environments, spaces
and places, which enhance children’s learning, development,
engagement, initiative, self-worth, dignity and show respect for
their contributions.
III. In relation to students, I will:
Model high-quality professional practises
Following the code of ethics it is also my responsibility to follow if I see colleagues doing something that is considered unethical
III. In relation to colleagues, I will:
encourage my colleagues to adopt and act in accordance with this Code, and take action in the presence of unethical behaviours

My feedback
Please resubmit.
There is a more appropriate section of the code of ethics that you can relate to in respect to this particular case study.

If anyone could shed some light and help me on this question it would be appreciated. Thanks so much.