Research interests
- Identities of PE teachers using a Bourdieusian framework
- Transition to teaching/Graduate teachers
- Physical education curriculum and pedagogy - primary and secondary
- Assessment in physical education
- Student engagement with physical education
- Pre-service teacher education
- Coaching children and working with parents
- Exploring models of learning-to-swim
Affiliations
AARE (Australia Association for Research in Education)
ACHPER (Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation)
HPETA-V (Health and Physical Education Tertiary Association - Victoria)
Teaching interests
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Units taught
EPP203
EEH101
EPP401
EEH302
EEH403
Knowledge areas
Health and Physical Education
Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
Teacher identity, teacher leadership
Transition to teaching, graduate teachers
Learning to swim
Conferences
AUSTSWIM International Conference 2019
AARE 2012, 2016, 2020, 2022-2023
ACHPER National Health and Physical Education Conference 2009
Commonwealth International Sport Conference 2006
ACHPER Primary Health and Physical Education Conference 2005-2006, 2008
ACHPER Health and Physical Education Conference 2005-2023
ACHPER International HPE Conference - 2010-2011
Professional activities
Expertise at primary and secondary school level in:
- Assessment
- Curriculum and program planning
- Pedagogy
Coaching children and working with parents
Supporting primary generalist classroom teachers in teaching physical education
Media appearances
Geelong Advertiser, Keep calm and study on, Friday 20th October 2023
Geelong Advertiser, Christian College Geelong student Oscar Saffin shares secrets to VCE exam success; Expert Jacqui Peters shares top five tips, Wednesday 6th December 2023
Geelong Advertiser, ATAR not only way to achieve dreams, Saturday 10th December 2022
Geelong Advertiser, Secret to Geelong VCE student exam success, Saturday 24th September 2022
Deakin University media release, Deakin study finds school swimming programs alone not enough to keep kids safe, 3rd October 2019
Peninsula Leisure, New research could prove key to preventing drowning deaths among Victorian children, 14th March 2018
Herald Sun, Swimming lessons: Year-long Victorian research project set to find best swim teaching methods, Monday 19th December 2016
ABC Radio Melbourne, Researchers investigate best way to teach children to swim, Monday 19th December 2016
Herald Sun, Researchers diving into pool of knowledge on safety, Monday 19th December 2016
Research groups
School of Education Research Group - Innovating Teacher Education (ITE)
Faculty of Arts and Education Research Centre - Centre for Regenerating Futures (CRF)
Awards
School of Education, The Philosophise This Award 2023 - acknowledging significant progress and achievements in a researcher’s profile
ACHPER Victoria, Highly Commended Doctoral Research 2022
Head of School Teaching – Letter of congratulations for high student eVALUate, over 80% student satisfaction - 2009, 2012, 2015-2023.
Deakin University School of Education Research – Engagement and Impact Award 2019 – Graduate Teacher Conferences
ACHPER Victorian Branch Honour Award – in recognition of dedication, passion and service to the advancement of Health and Physical Education in Victoria 2017
Deakin University School of Education Excellence in Teaching Award 2014-2016
Deakin University Commendation for Excellence in Teaching 2010
Deakin University Faculty of Arts and Education Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching – Team Teaching 2010
ACHPER Most Outstanding Masters’ Thesis Award 2010
Projects
Early-career PE teachers’ identities and practice: A Bourdieusian lens
Swim lesson models: Effectiveness and Impact Study (with Peninsula Leisure)
Graduate Teacher Conferences (with Department of Education and Training)
Publications
Johannes Carl, Karim Abu-Omar, Paquito Bernard, Julia Lohmann, Peta White, Jacqui Peters, Shannon Sahlqvist, Jiani Ma, Michael Duncan, Lisa Barnett
(2024), pp. 1-4, Journal of physical activity & health, Champaign, Ill., C1
Charlotte Duke, Hannah Calverley, Lauren Petrass, Jacqui Peters, Kate Moncrieff, Loretta Konjarski, Bernadette Matthews
(2023), Vol. 10, Injury Epidemiology, London, Eng., C1
Graduate Teacher Professional Learning Program
Julianne Moss, Louise Paatsch, Jacqui Peters, kate Moncrieff, Ray Messer, Harsha Chandir, Trevor Mccandless
(2023), Geelong, Vic., A6
J Peters, L Shuck
(2009), Vol. 56, pp. 29-35, ACHPER healthy lifestyles journal, Hindmarsh, S.A., C1
Game-centred models and teaching in culturally diverse settings
J Peters, L Shuck
(2009), pp. 415-424, ACHPER 2009 : Creating active futures : Proceedings of 26th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, E1
Skills, strategies, sport and social responsibility : reconnecting physical education
J Quay, J Peters
(2008), Vol. 40, pp. 601-626, Journal of curriculum studies, Abingdon, England, C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
Graduate Teacher Conferences: Design, Implementation and Evaluation.
Prof Julianne Moss, Mrs Kate Harvie, Dr Jacqui Peters, Mrs Kate Moncrieff, Dr Julie Arnold, Dr Cassandra Iannucci, Dr Claire Stonehouse, A/Prof Matthew Thomas, A/Prof Bernadette Walker-Gibbs, Prof Amanda Mooney, Dr Emma Rowe, Dr Brandi Fox
Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2022: $238,011
- 2021: $582,596
- 2020: $344,395
- 2019: $244,037
- 2018: $182,564
Industry and Other Funding
Swim Lesson Models: Effectiveness and Impact Study
Mrs Kate Moncrieff, Dr Jacqui Peters
Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre
- 2017: $15,600
- 2016: $15,600
Graduate Teachers Professional Learning Program.
Prof Julianne Moss, Prof Louise Paatsch, Dr Jacqui Peters, Mrs Kate Moncrieff, Mr Ray Messer, Dr Harsha Chandir, Dr Trevor Mccandless
Beyond the Bell (Beyond the Bell Great South Coast Ltd)
- 2023: $75,737
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report