When your work is informed by multiple perspectives, you have richer experiences, build stronger relationships, and deepen mutual understandings. Listening to others who have different perspectives can nudge you to reconsider your daily practice and worldview, and recognize and challenge your biases. They can also lead to shared inquiry. Finding areas in which you can collaborate with others is a great way to uncover and experience different perspectives. With CompSAT by your side, you may be inspired to seek the perspectives of the children, families, and colleagues in your program and beyond.
As you encounter situations which challenge you to consider your professional ethics, it’s helpful to explore the perspectives of everyone involved.
Review Scenario #1: Getting Back on Her Feet in Ethical Dilemmas. Take the perspectives of 3 different players — the instructor, Suzette, and a fellow student. Try writing a little dialog among them.
Use this template to record your observations, thoughts, and feelings. Download the Template
Deepen your understanding of Ethical conduct by reviewing this Topic in Performance Area 2 in the CA ECE Competencies. Scroll to page 102.
Can you find other places in this competency area that address your interests and needs?
Explore the idea of "constructive controversy" on the MindTools website and try the activity suggested.
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