this review article examines new teachers' transition from education to work on the basis of recent studies on transition, workplace learning and induction to work. the following challenges of transition are addressed: (1) threat of unemployment, (2) inadequate knowledge and skills, (3) decreased self-efficacy and increased stress, (4) early attrition, (5) newcomers' role and position in a work community, and (6) importance of learning at work. workplace learning research is dealt with from the following viewpoints: (1) how do people learn at work? (2) the role of work communities and organization in learning (3) the trends of formalization and informalization of learning and (4) the methods used to promote the professional development of young teachers, emphasis being on peer group mentoring. Our general conclusion is that learning and professional development of teachers should be seen as a continuing process combining formal, non-formal and informal learning throughout the career from initial training to retirement. the best way to support new teachers is informed by a profound study of the practice architectures of the educational system as a whole.
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