Susan Walker

Susan Walker is Professor at Queensland University of Technology's School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education, specializing in child development outcomes and early intervention. Her research utilizes longitudinal methodologies including the Growing Up in Australia study, with projects securing $3.5M+ in funding.

Qualifications include:

• PhD (Queensland University of Technology)
• MEd(Research) (Queensland University of Technology)
• BEd(Hons) (Queensland University of Technology)

Research investigates developmental trajectories of children with disabilities, epistemic cognition in classrooms, and inclusive education practices. Recent projects examine moral reasoning for inclusion in diverse classrooms and executive function development through play-based learning.

Teaches research methodology and supervises postgraduate projects on inclusion, early childhood development, and family engagement. Leads international collaborations examining children's belonging across educational contexts.