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Jayne Richards is the Curriculum Manager for Online Learning and Teaching at Rose Bruford College, specializing in theatre and educational technology. She holds a PhD in Performance Practice and has held roles including Programme Director for Theatre Studies and director of CRYPT (Warehouse Theatre). Her work focuses on technology-enhanced learning, curriculum development, and online education strategy. She has contributed to national reports like the Office for Students’ Digital Teaching and Learning Review and serves as an external validator for MA programmes.
Education:
- MA Theatre and Performance Studies (Manchester, Distinction)
- HE Diploma, Central School of Speech and Drama
- Certificate in Education (London)
- Diploma in Phonetics (London)
Research Interests: Jayne’s research explores the intersection of theatre and philosophy, alongside innovations in e-learning and curriculum design. She investigates ways to enhance online engagement through technologies like webinars, e-portfolios, and video conferencing, particularly in practice-based disciplines like theatre. Her work addresses challenges in transnational education, digital pedagogy, and learner experience in distance learning environments.
Awards & Memberships:
- Senior Fellow, Staff and Educational Development Association (SFSEDA)
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Member: Association of Learning Technologists (ALT), CeLP – ALDinHE, SRHE, and others
Advising & Governance: Jayne chairs the Technology in Learning and Teaching Working Party and has contributed to Rose Bruford’s Academic Board, Quality Assurance committees, and ethics governance. Her external roles include validating MA programmes in theatre and craft editing.
Labs & Teams: She leads Rose Bruford’s initiatives in online learning infrastructure, collaborating with teams to develop digital tools for theatre education and oversee institutional e-learning strategies.
