Ludic Language Pedagogy with James York of Tokyo Denki University
In this episode I connected with James York a lecturer at Tokyo Denki University. In this interview we discussed James’ path towards Toko Denki University; his work with the Ludic Language Pedagogy Journal; his approach to using games for teaching and learning; and the special challenges of teaching language through game play.
James York
James is a lecturer at Tokyo Denki University where he researches the application of games in language teaching contexts. James co-edits the journal “Ludic Language Pedagogy,” which is a space for teachers and researchers to publish work relating to teaching with games. LLP also encourages open conversations about games and play in language teaching and learning on their slack server.
Social links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheapshot
Discord: Cheapshot#4786
Research links
Lecturer at Tokyo Denki University https://radata.dendai.ac.jp/tduhp/KgApp?kyoinId=ymbsgsyoggy
Co-editor of Ludic Language Pedagogy https://www.llpjournal.org/
Google Scholar https://scholar.google.co.jp/citations?user=Wqi7k0wAAAAJ&hl=en
Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James_York3
Academia.edu https://dendai.academia.edu/JamesYork
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yorksensei
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