Personal profile

Research overview

Donald Richardson is a doctoral candidate in TESOL at the International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute (IELLI) at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. His research focuses on the use of location-based games for language learning and the potential of digital game-based learning to enhance learner motivation. Donald has over 20 years of experience as an English language teacher in Germany and currently works as the Head of the English Course Programme at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), a leading technical university. In this role, he oversees the development and delivery of English language courses at the Language Centre. His professional interests span game-based learning, innovative teaching methods and the intersection of technology and language education, reflecting his commitment to advancing engaging and effective approaches to language teaching.

Profile Keywords

Location-based language learning; game-based learning; augmented reality; context-aware technology; place-based learning; collaborative learning; serious games

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Arts, TESOL and Educational Technology, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Award Date: 14 Jul 2014

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), STRATHCLYDE UNIVERSITY

Award Date: 10 Jun 1996

Bachelor of Arts, MA (Hons), University of St Andrews

Award Date: 9 Jun 1993

External positions

Head of English (Language Centre), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

1 Oct 2005 → …