About Susan Groundwater-Smith, AM, Honorary Professor
Susan Groundwater-Smith is the convenor of the Coalition of Knowledge Building Schools, whose purpose is to engage in ongoing, systematic practitioner inquiry. She has supported a large number of schools as an academic partner, introducing them to innovative methods of inquiry with a particular emphasis upon student voice and the use of images in capturing young people's perspectives on their learning experiences. Susan collaborates with the Audience Research Unit at the Australian Museum, assisting in consultation with students and teachers regarding actual and planned exhibitions. She works with a range of universities in Australia, UK and Netherlands. USyd profile
Life Member, Australian Association for Research in Education Life Member, Practical Experience in Professional Education Inc. Member of the Order of Australia, Australian Government Lifetime Achievement Award, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney