Table 1.

Induction arrangements for beginning teachers

Aspect	Aim	Example(s)
Workload reduction	To ease the job demands	No mentor tasks/less teaching hours
Supporting effective teacher behaviour	To improve the effective teacher behaviour	Lesson observation and feedback by a trained coach/mentor
Supporting school enculturation	To make the teacher familiar with the school culture/climate	Providing background information regarding the school culture/climate
Supporting professional development	To stimulate the teachers’ professional development	Organizing meetings/courses for beginners