https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/18575 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:24:33 GMT 2026-11-15T22:24:33Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150575 Title: Uncovering hidden heritage : digitizing the Maltese traditional costume for cultural preservation Authors: Portelli, Lorraine Abstract: Digitization plays a vital role in uncovering and disseminating the often-hidden knowledge embedded in traditional costume heritage, enhancing accessibility for researchers, textile professionals, and the general public. This paper highlights the importance of digitally preserving one of Malta’s iconic traditional garments, the Għonnella. Through digital preservation and analysis, deeper insights are gained into the garment’s historical significance and cultural context.; The intricate materials, patterns, and techniques employed in the creation of historical garments offer significant value for historians, academics, and designers, serving as a rich source of inspiration for contemporary and future design practices. This study adopts a multi-method approach, combining physical artifact analysis with advanced 2D and 3D digital imaging techniques. High-resolution imaging captures the fine details of construction, patterning, and material composition, while 3D modeling and digital photography facilitate accurate visualization and scaling. These tools enable reinterpretation, preservation, and innovation in the field of fashion and textile design. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150575 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145292 Title: Physical education : my fitness journal [Student’s handbook] Authors: Bonnici, Sarah; Decelis, Andrew Abstract: This student’s handbook, titled "Physical Education: My Fitness Journal," is a comprehensive pedagogical resource designed for secondary school students to actively engage with their physical health and skill development. Authored by Sarah Bonnici and Andrew Decelis and published by the University of Malta, the journal serves as a personalized tracking tool and educational guide.; The handbook is structured around two primary pillars of physical literacy: Health-Related Fitness (focusing on body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance) and Skill-Related Fitness (focusing on agility, balance, coordination, power, and reaction time). It provides students with standardized testing protocols and monitoring logs to document their progress over the scholastic year. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145292 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145257 Title: Physical education : my fitness journal : teacher’s handbook Authors: Bonnici, Sarah; Decelis, Andrew Abstract: Supporting students in leading healthy and active lifestyles is becoming an increasingly central responsibility for physical education (PE) teachers (Cale & Harris, 2019). In light of the growing prevalence of health issues related to physical inactivity among adults and younger people, PE teachers are moving beyond traditional sport-based teachings alone to incorporate a more holistic and health-related approach to PE.; My Fitness Journal and this teachers’ handbook aim to support educators further achieve the meaningfulness of PE and to develop better physically educated learners. In doing so, students are also encouraged to look into and embed in their practices the Health-Based Physical Education (HBPE) pedagogies to motivate learners in learning and participating regularly in physically active daily routines to help sustain a healthy and active well-being (Cale & Harris, 2022). This is acquired through assigning physical tasks that learners could try out after school and also referring to the healthy tips found in the journal. Additionally, the journal will draw upon the pedagogical works of Donald Hellison (2010), Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR). Here, the students will encompass diverse values derived from various situations in the PE lessons. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145257 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143518 Title: Life-skills, literacies and logical reasoning... a Home economics triad Abstract: Home Economics (HE) as discipline promotes holistic wellbeing across the lifespan and brings life-skills, literacies and logical reasoning to the various learners who experience it. This triadic approach is needed at all stages of life and in relation to myriad every day and one-off decisions we make to function well in our families, communities and the world. "Life-skills" is a term used loosely and typically refers to a set of basic skills acquired through learning and/or direct life experience that enable individuals to handle issues commonly encountered in daily life in an effective and responsible manner. Life-skills are often equated to a suite of skills which are also being underscored as essential for employability. These include critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, the ability to communicate and collaborate, along with personal and social responsibility that contribute to good citizenship. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143518 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z