Jonathan deHaan

👋 Hello!

I study, teach and design games and simulations. I am particularly interested in literacy and language learning and teaching.

I am an Associate Professor in the Faculty of International Relations at the University of Shizuoka, Japan.

I am the director of the Game Lab at the University of Shizuoka.

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  • This is my profile page at the University of Shizuoka.

I co-edit the Ludic Language Pedagogy journal with Dr. James York.

Learn about how I am transforming lives with the Pedagogy of Multiliteracies.

The Game Terakoya is my flagship literacy project which I have been iterating on for the past decade. Games and other ludic activities are used as the springboard for students to learn deeply about themselves, society, and their place in society.

Interests

  • Pedagogy of Multiliteracies

Education

  • Ph.D. Educational Communication and Technology, 2008New York University
  • M.A. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), 2002Michigan State University,

Favorite games

  • Metal Gear Solid
  • NieR Automata