{"product_id":"the-socratic-oath-for-teachers-9781032574196","title":"The Socratic Oath for Teachers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a good teacher? In 1991, Hartmut von Hentig attempted to answer this when he first formulated a ''Socratic oath'' for the profession, and it is a question which remains relevant today. In \u003cem\u003eThe Socratic Oath for Teachers\u003c\/em\u003e, Klaus Zierer revisits and reframes the concept of a teacher's oath while also addressing challenges currently facing our societal developments in recent didactic-methodological research and fresh perspectives on the goals of the teaching profession. Referencing Socrates throughout, this short think piece proposes a professional oath for teachers that at its core is fully committed to the successful education and well-being of students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon key research and his own experiences within education, Zierer answers the following questions, establishing how a professional oath may support teachers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a professional oath, and what can it do?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat characterises teacher professionalism?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat can\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Why this book?; 2. What is a professional oath, and what can it do?; 3. What characterises teacher professionalism?; 4. What can be understood by 'attitudes', and why are they crucial for a professional oath?; 5. Why is Socrates suitable as a guarantor for a professional oath of teachers?; 6. Why is a renewal of the Socratic Oath necessary?; 7. To whom is a commitment necessary and what must it contain?; 8. What happens next?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019123818839,"sku":"9781032574196","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032574196.jpg?v=1750779381","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-socratic-oath-for-teachers-9781032574196","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}