A Final Word

Abstract

The chapters presented in this book are testament to the contribution Susan Groundwater-Smith has made to the practice, scholarship and understanding of practice in schools and other educational institutions in Australia, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The contributions by scholars and practitioners alike demonstrate how her commitment to education has had significant impact on the “work” of many. In each of the chapters we have seen how Susan’s work has provided a strong framework to understand and respond to fundamental questions such as “why are we doing what we are doing?” and “how can we improve what we do?” Her work has provided all of the authors with a touchstone for their common commitment to improving the quality of teaching and enhancing student learning outcomes. Each of the authors amply demonstrates the respect they have for her as a scholar but also the way they delight in Susan the person. All of us have Susan stories!