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• About Multiple Intelligences

  This theory of human intelligence suggests there are at least seven ways that people have of perceiving and understanding the world. Each of these ways a distinct "intelligence"--in other words, a set of skills allowing individuals to find and resolve genuine problems they face.

• Multiple Intelligence Explained

  Conceived by Howard Gardner, Multiple Intelligences are seven different ways to demonstrate intellectual ability.

• Theory of Multiple Intelligences

  The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults.