Associate Professor Jan Packer
Associate Professor

Jan Packer

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Background

Dr Jan Packer has a background in Psychology having completed a BA (Hons) at UQ in 1976. Her PhD (Education, QUT, 2004) focussed on motivations for learning in educational leisure settings. She has published broadly in the area of educational psychology over many years. The current major focus of her research is in applying the principles of educational, environmental and positive psychology to understand and facilitate visitor experiences in leisure settings such as museums and other tourist and leisure contexts. Jan was co-editor of the international journal, Visitor Studies from 2005 through 2011.

Availability

Associate Professor Jan Packer is:
Not available for supervision

Fields of research

Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services Education Heritage, archive and museum studies History, Heritage and Archaeology Psychology Tourism Tourist behaviour and visitor experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology

Research interests

  • Visitor studies; Free-choice learning; Museums; Zoos and Aquariums

    Applying the principles of educational, environmental and positive psychology to understand and facilitate visitor experiences in tourism and leisure settings such as museums, zoos and aquariums, and ecotourism experiences.

Research impacts

Dr Packer's research informs practice in museums, zoos and aquariums, ecotourism and heritage tourism settings. Her research has contributed to developing an understanding of visitor motivations, visitor experiences, and beneficial outcomes for visitors to museums and other visitor attractions. She has a developing interest in the quality of life outcomes of tourism and leisure more broadly. Her research with Professor Ballantyne has identified factors that encourage and support visitors' adoption of environmentally sustainable behaviours as a result of visiting a zoo, aquarium or ecotourism activity.

Search Professor Jan Packer’s works on UQ eSpace

119 works between 1978 and 2024
All (119) Journal Article (86) Book Chapter (13) Conference Publication (4) Book (9) Other Outputs (7)

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2004

Journal Article

Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers

Ballantyne, Julie and Packer, Jan (2004). Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers. Music Education Research, 6 (3), 299-312. doi: 10.1080/1461380042000281749

Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers

2004

Conference Publication

Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers

Ballantyne, Julie and Packer, Jan (2004). Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers. XXVI International Society of Music Education (ISME) World Conference 2004, Tenerife, Spain, 11 - 16 July 2004.

Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers

2002

Journal Article

Nature-based Excursions: School Students' Perceptions of Learning in Natural Environments

Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2002). Nature-based Excursions: School Students' Perceptions of Learning in Natural Environments. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 11 (3), 218-236. doi: 10.1080/10382040208667488

Nature-based Excursions: School Students' Perceptions of Learning in Natural Environments

2002

Journal Article

Developing reflection on practice through journal writing: impacts of variations in the focus and level of feedback

Bain, John D., Mills, Colleen, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2002). Developing reflection on practice through journal writing: impacts of variations in the focus and level of feedback. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 8 (2), 171-196. doi: 10.1080/13540600220127368

Developing reflection on practice through journal writing: impacts of variations in the focus and level of feedback

2001

Journal Article

Programme effectiveness in facilitating intergenerational influence in environment education: lessons from the field

Ballantyne, Roy, Fien, John and Packer, Jan (2001). Programme effectiveness in facilitating intergenerational influence in environment education: lessons from the field. Journal of Environmental Education, 32 (4), 8-15.

Programme effectiveness in facilitating intergenerational influence in environment education: lessons from the field

2001

Journal Article

Intergenerational influence in environmental education: a quantitative analysis

Ballantyne, Roy, Fien, John and Packer, Jan (2001). Intergenerational influence in environmental education: a quantitative analysis. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 17, 1-7.

Intergenerational influence in environmental education: a quantitative analysis

2001

Journal Article

School Environmental Education Programme Impacts Upon Student and Family Learning: A Case Study Analysis

Ballantyne, Roy, Fien, John and Packer, Jan (2001). School Environmental Education Programme Impacts Upon Student and Family Learning: A Case Study Analysis. Environmental Education Research, 7 (1), 23-37. doi: 10.1080/13504620124123

School Environmental Education Programme Impacts Upon Student and Family Learning: A Case Study Analysis

2001

Book Chapter

Motivations for learning: visitors' perceptions of the educational element in leisure experiences

Packer, Jan (2001). Motivations for learning: visitors' perceptions of the educational element in leisure experiences. Designing Educational Research: Theories, Methods and Practices. (pp. 115-126) edited by Parlo Singh and Erica McWilliam. Flaxton, QLD, Australia: Post Pressed.

Motivations for learning: visitors' perceptions of the educational element in leisure experiences

2000

Journal Article

Beyond student evaluation of teaching: identifying and addressing academic staff development needs

Ballantyne, Roy, Borthwick, Jill and Packer, Jan (2000). Beyond student evaluation of teaching: identifying and addressing academic staff development needs. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 25 (3), 221-236. doi: 10.1080/713611430

Beyond student evaluation of teaching: identifying and addressing academic staff development needs

1999

Journal Article

Using journal writing to enhance student teachers' reflectivity during field experience placements

Bain, John D., Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Mills, Colleen (1999). Using journal writing to enhance student teachers' reflectivity during field experience placements. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 5 (1), 51-73. doi: 10.1080/1354060990050104

Using journal writing to enhance student teachers' reflectivity during field experience placements

1999

Journal Article

Researching University Teaching in Australia: themes and issues in academics' reflections

Ballantyne, Roy, Bain, John D. and Packer, Jan (1999). Researching University Teaching in Australia: themes and issues in academics' reflections. Studies In Higher Education, 24 (2), 237-257. doi: 10.1080/03075079912331379918

Researching University Teaching in Australia: themes and issues in academics' reflections

1998

Journal Article

Targeted interpretation: exploring relationships among visitors' motivations, activities, attitudes, information needs and preferences

Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Beckmann, Elizabeth (1998). Targeted interpretation: exploring relationships among visitors' motivations, activities, attitudes, information needs and preferences. Journal of Tourism Studies, 9 (2), 14-25.

Targeted interpretation: exploring relationships among visitors' motivations, activities, attitudes, information needs and preferences

1996

Journal Article

Teaching and learning in environmental education: developing environmental conceptions

Ballantyne, R. R. and Packer, J. M. (1996). Teaching and learning in environmental education: developing environmental conceptions. Journal of Environmental Education, 27 (2), 25-32. doi: 10.1080/00958964.1996.9941455

Teaching and learning in environmental education: developing environmental conceptions

1995

Journal Article

The role of student journals in facilitating reflection at doctoral level

Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (1995). The role of student journals in facilitating reflection at doctoral level. Studies in Continuing Education, 17 (1-2), 29-45. doi: 10.1080/0158037950170104

The role of student journals in facilitating reflection at doctoral level

1995

Journal Article

Assessing the concern and professional development requirements of beginning teachers in their first term of teaching

Ballantyne, R., Hansford, B. and Packer, J. (1995). Assessing the concern and professional development requirements of beginning teachers in their first term of teaching. South Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 23 (2), 241-254. doi: 10.1080/0311213950230210

Assessing the concern and professional development requirements of beginning teachers in their first term of teaching

1995

Book

Making connections: Using student journals as a teaching/learning aid

Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (1995). Making connections: Using student journals as a teaching/learning aid. Canberra: Higher Education & Development Society of Australia.

Making connections: Using student journals as a teaching/learning aid

1995

Journal Article

Mentoring beginning teachers: a qualitative analysis of process and outcomes

Ballantyne, Roy, Hansford, Brian and Packer, Jan (1995). Mentoring beginning teachers: a qualitative analysis of process and outcomes. Educational Review, 47 (3), 297-307. doi: 10.1080/0013191950470306

Mentoring beginning teachers: a qualitative analysis of process and outcomes

1993

Journal Article

A critically reflective pre-service geography teacher education course: attitude and practice changes among graduates

Ballantyne, Roy, Lidstone, John and Packer, Jan (1993). A critically reflective pre-service geography teacher education course: attitude and practice changes among graduates. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2 (1), 41-50. doi: 10.1080/10382046.1993.9964895

A critically reflective pre-service geography teacher education course: attitude and practice changes among graduates

1978

Journal Article

Cognitive style and teacher-student compatibility

Packer, Janis and Bain, John D. (1978). Cognitive style and teacher-student compatibility. Journal of Educational Psychology, 70 (5), 864-871. doi: 10.1037/0022-0663.70.5.864

Cognitive style and teacher-student compatibility

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Designing engaging music experiences: Listening to the audience
    Melbourne Recital Centre
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2017 - 2021
    North Stradbroke Island Visitor Research Program
    Queensland Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2022
    Improving zoo/aquarium conservation learning outcomes: a values approach
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Measuring the impact of school visits to the national capital on students' civic literacy
    National Capital Educational Tourism Project
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Taking a break: The restorative benefits of short breaks and vacations
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards - DVC(R) Funding
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    On being Australian: Exploring the role of Anzac museum and heritage interpretive experiences in developing visitors' sense of national identity
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Translating zoo visitors' behavioural intentions into conservation actions using evidence-based post-visit experiences
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    ResTeach 2010 0.2 FTE School of Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Using reef experiences to motivate reef protective behaviour
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Urban R&R: The restorative benefits of educational leisure environments
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    The positive potential of free-choice learning: Exploring the impact of museum visitation on visitor well-being
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Museums As Catalysts for the Intergenerational Sharing of Cultural Heritage
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Learning for sustainability: The role and impact of Outdoor and Environmental Education Centres
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Investigating the educational impact of wildlife-based leisure experiences in suporting visitors' adoption of environmentally sustainable practices
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Jan Packer is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

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