Experiential Learning Strategies in Malaysian Heritage Textile Exhibitions: Innovative Display for Cultural Education
List of Authors
  • Amirul Amin Ismail, Farid Al Hakeem Yuserrie, Nor Syamimi Samsudin, Siti Noramira Azhar

Keyword
  • Learning, cultural, innovation, Display technology

Abstract
  • Batik and songket are examples of heritage textiles that showcase rich cultural identities and craft traditions, but they use fixed display approaches that limit modern visitors' capacity to participate and learn more. This project investigates the possibilities of experiential learning that uses creative display for cultural education in order to enhance visitor experiences and learning outcomes in heritage textile settings. A thorough literature assessment of creative displays and an examination of comparative exhibition best practices and obstacles between Malaysia and other countries are part of the study's qualitative methodology. The results show a fundamental disparity. Despite the rapid growth of technology, display technologies are rarely in line with visitor learning stages, leading to superficial encounters and limited cultural awareness. The primary topic of discussion is how to systematically integrate display technology with visitor learning processes to maximize understanding, enhance engagement, and foster community involvement. In light of this, the article provides useful design recommendations that relate particular technologies to varying levels of experiential engagement for educators, curators, and architects. Furthermore, the study advances museum studies and cultural policy by demonstrating how immersive technology may empower artisans, promote tourism, and facilitate sustainable cultural programming. By offering conceptual and empirical insights for developing dynamic, participatory heritage exhibitions that preserve cultural knowledge, promote return visits, and open the door for future research at the nexus of experiential engagement, exhibition design, and heritage preservation, the study unites tradition and innovation. In addition to offering policy recommendations for cultural institutions, this model's implications open new research directions that look at the long-term effects of experiential methods on knowledge transfer and community vitality.

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