In this paper, we examine the efficacy and relevance of constructivist pedagogy within the Jamaican schooling and educational contexts. We recognize that it is an educational topic that has received a fair amount of attention in Jamaica, one which has been discussed and written about by numerous scholars and educators who have focused extensively on areas of curriculum, teaching, and learning (Down, 2008; Evans, 2006; Figueroa, 2010; Gentles, 2006; Jennings, 2007).

This paper is based on a research project which provided an assessment of the value and contribution of the e-Learning Jamaica professional development training in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on teachers’ classroom practices. A questionnaire was used in a survey of teachers from ten schools in Kingston and St Andrew to investigate teachers’ rating of the e-Learning training and its influence on their classroom practices.

Extensive information exists regarding the university choice process for some students, but little is known about the process for students who do not move directly from high school diploma to higher education. In this article, we explore the process that these nontraditional students take to earning a university education.

Leadership for Success: The Jamaican School Experience lays the foundation for an important discussion on school leadership and management in Jamaica. The foundational issues raised in the book may be summarized as: (a) the leadership versus management dialectic in interpreting the primary role of the principal; (b) the trait versus environment (nature versus nurture) influence on leadership; (c) the twin factors of leadership and quality of teaching and learning as the key determinants of students’ performance; and (d) the characteristics of effective schools.

This study was undertaken to examine and interpret how science teachers in Trinidad and Tobago use ICT devices and ICT-based teaching and learning activities in their science teaching. A total of 30 lessons taught by five different teachers were observed and analyzed using an interpretative research methodology to develop generalized observations. The findings revealed that in general, science teachers used ICT devices in most of their lessons but that ICT-based activities were used in only twenty per cent of the lessons observed.

Research has shown that multimedia plays an important role in the development of the cognitive abilities of students. Therefore, the research objectives of this study were to find out what types of multimedia resources were present in selected school libraries in the Caribbean, as well as how these multimedia resources were used in instruction by school librarians, and to draw conclusions on teacher librarians’ perception of the effects that multimedia learning has on students’ cognitive ability. The sample consisted of 162 teacher librarians.

The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has recognized the importance of developing its human capital base as part of its strategy for sustainable economic development. As such, OECS member countries have collectively embarked on education reform. Human capital formation is derived from a production function engaging monetary inputs and as such, the production of human capital must be undertaken giving much thought to the financial constraints.

In Caribbean nations such as Jamaica, the issue of antisocial and violent behaviour in schools is an increasing source of concern and a critical challenge. Given the seriousness of the problem, the purpose of this paper is to highlight the Change from Within programme, an intervention to address violence and anti-social behaviours within Jamaican schools, and one whose methodology supports leadership development amongst all school stakeholders. The role of leadership in shaping school culture is widely acknowledged.

It is widely agreed that the scholarship of online education is not on par with the delivery of online education. This view is expressed given the increasing rate of technological developments, as well as the various pedagogical techniques and our inability to clearly understand the impact of various techniques on students’ performance. Although online education is gaining in popularity, there is the perception that it is inferior to other modes of delivery; but a major university in Jamaica has instituted numerous initiatives which seek to dispel this perception.

This case study documents a pilot project designed to describe the usefulness of Student Response Systems or clickers in promoting active learning at the tertiary level. A convenience sample of five lecturers and 140 students participated in the study over two semesters where lecturers were allowed to use clickers during class activity in whatever manner they chose. Results indicated that most participants felt that clickers helped to make courses more interactive and engaging. Nearly half of the students felt that clickers improved instructor-student communication.