The theory of Multiple Intelligences was proposed by Dr. Howard Gardener in his book Frames of Mind:-1983. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences differentiates intelligence into specific (primarily sensory) “modalities”, rather than seeing it as dominated by a single general ability.

Dr. Gardner argues that there is a wide range of cognitive abilities, and there are only very weak co-relations among them. MI theory insists that the traditional definition of intelligence is too narrow, and thus a broader definition more accurately reflects the differing ways in which humans think and learn. Defenders of MI theory would state that the traditional interpretation of intelligence collapses under the weight of its own logic and definition, noting that intelligence is usually defined as the cognitive or mental capacity of an individual, which by logical necessity would include all forms of mental qualities, not just the ones most transparent to I.Q. tests. This theory claims that everyone is intelligent in at least eight different ways and can develop each aspect of intelligence to an average level of competency.