For Leaders

Facilitating the Application of Code of Ethics

Overview

This course is designed to deepen Early Childhood (EC), Early Intervention (EI) leaders, and HQ personnel’s understanding of the revised Code of Ethics (CoE) for Early Childhood Professionals and its application in leadership roles. Leaders are instrumental in creating and sustaining a culture of ethical practice. This course equips participants with the knowledge, communication strategies, and facilitation skills needed to model ethical conduct, guide reflective team conversations, and embed ethical principles into daily operations.

Using the 5-step Ethical Decision-Making Process, learners will explore real-world cases, reflect on their beliefs and responsibilities to children, families, and the profession, and practice leading values-driven conversations in their own settings. Through scenario-based learning, peer feedback, and leadership reflection, learners will be empowered to act as ethical facilitators and decision-makers.

Note: This course comprises 3 hours of online learning and 6 hours of face-to-face sessions (two 3-hour sessions). Learners may complete the online component at their own pace within a 2-week period. The remaining 6 hours will be delivered through two scheduled face-to-face sessions, each held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, leaders will be able to:

1)    Interpret the revised Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Professionals with a clear understanding of its Guiding Principles and Beliefs and Responsibilities toward children, families, and the profession.

2)    Apply the 5-step Ethical Decision-Making Process to analyse and respond to real-world issues in EC/EI leadership contexts.

3)    Demonstrate effective facilitation and communication skills to guide ethical discussions among staff and teams.

4)    Reflect on their own leadership practices and identify ways to model ethical behaviour in daily decision-making and develop a culture of ethical practice.

5)    Develop strategies to embed ethical reflection and dialogue into organisational practices, team building, and professional development.

Requirements for completion

  • Complete the 3-hour online asynchronous course https://www.aeces.org/code-of-ethics-programme/for-educators/
  • Complete both pre- and post-course surveys
  • Develop an individual facilitation plan for a Code of Ethics (CoE)-related conversation with staff
  • Facilitate one CoE-related conversation with a group of staff (minimum of 3 educators)
  • Be prepared to discuss the facilitated session in Session 2

Entry Requirements 

  • Currently employed as a Centre Leader, Senior Centre Leader, Centre Managers, Directors, Cluster Manager, Lead EI Educators, Curriculum/Pedagogy Specialist or non-certified personnel who are involved in programme development.
  • Appointed as an ECDA Fellow.

Fees Payable

Fully funded by ECDA

Course Schedule

Stay tuned for the upcoming intake schedule—details will be released soon.

For more information, you may email us at coe@aeces.org or call us at 62814989.