Dr. Melanie Darmanin is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Vocational Education at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), where she also serves as the Institute’s Vocational Coordinator for the early years’ programmes. She has published across various domains, but her main research area focuses on digital literacy, multimodality, communication, and language practices within early childhood education and care settings. She reviews for several journals, including the MCAST Journal of Applied Research and Practice and the Journal of Early Childhood Literacy. She is also a member of the College of Reviewers for the European Early Childhood Education Research Journal (EECERJ), with her appointment extended through 2026. Beyond academia, Melanie has contributed to literary development by authoring children’s books in Maltese.
Dr. Melanie Darmanin
Presentation Title: Exploring Educators’ Linguistic Attitudes Towards Purism and Flexibility in Maltese Education
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta
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