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Rethinking Intelligence: Implications for Teachers and Students in Barbadian Schools.
Jason Marshall1, Garry Hornby2
1School of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Education, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Bridgetown P.O. Box 64, Barbados.
Journal of Intelligence
|September 26, 2025
Summary
Barbadian education needs to broaden its view of intelligence beyond traditional language and numerical skills. Adopting contemporary assessments can better nurture diverse student aptitudes and improve educational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Caribbean Education
Background:
- Western intelligence testing has evolved to encompass broader intellectual aptitudes beyond language and numerical abilities.
- Caribbean Small Island Developing States, specifically Barbados, face educational systems influenced by traditional intelligence concepts, narrowly viewing student potential.
- Despite educational reforms, the Barbadian system prioritizes high-stakes exams in language and math, potentially overlooking diverse intellectual strengths.
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