Howard Gardners The Nine Types of Intelligence

• Spatial

• Linguistic

• Logical-mathematical

• Bodily-kinesthetic

• Musical

• Interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Naturalistic

• Existential

And are expounded as follows. I am using the direct quotes here because I feel that they say it so well that it does not need to translated or expanded on,;

Spatial

This area deals with spatial judgment and the ability to visualize with the mind's eye. Careers which suit those with this type of intelligence include artists, designers and architects. A spatial person is also good with puzzles.

[edit] Linguistic

Linguistic Intelligence is defined as having the following criteria:

a deep understanding of words and a sensitivity to the literal and figurative meanings of words, highly developed oral and written communication skills, knowledge of grammar rules and when it is appropriate to disregard those rules, sensitivity to the musical qualities and rhythms of words, knowledge of the many different uses for language, such as persuasion, information, or pleasure. Poets, writers, and public speakers are examples of linguistically intelligent people.

[edit] Logical-mathematical   

This area has to do with logic, abstractions, reasoning, and numbers. While it is often assumed that those with this intelligence naturally excel in mathematics, chess, computer programming and other logical or numerical activities, a more accurate definition places less emphasis on traditional mathematical ability and more on reasoning capabilities, abstract patterns of recognition, scientific thinking and investigation, and the ability to perform complex calculations. It correlates strongly with traditional concepts of "intelligence" or IQ.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include scientists, physicists, mathematicians, logicians, engineers, doctors, economists and philosophers.[citation needed]

[edit] Bodily-kinesthetic

The core elements of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are control of one's bodily motions and the capacity to handle objects skillfully (206). Gardner elaborates to say that this intelligence also includes a sense of timing, a clear sense of the goal of a physical action, along with the ability to train responses so they become like reflexes.

In theory, people who have bodily-kinesthetic intelligence should learn better by involving muscular movement (e.g. getting up and moving around into the learning experience), and are generally good at physical activities such as sports or dance. They may enjoy acting or performing, and in general they are good at building and making things. They often learn best by doing something physically, rather than [by] reading or hearing about it. Those with strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence seem to use what might be termed muscle memory - they remember things through their body such as verbal memory.

Careers that suit those with this intelligence include: athletes, dancers, musicians, actors, surgeons, doctors, builders, police officers, and soldiers. Although these careers can be duplicated through virtual simulation, they will not produce the actual physical learning that is needed in this intelligence.[4]  (q.  I have also heard the same about mathematics and the brain connection)

[edit] Musical

This area has to do with sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and music. People with a high musical intelligence normally have good pitch and may even have absolute pitch, and are able to sing, play musical instruments, and compose music. Since there is a strong auditory component to this intelligence, those who are strongest in it may learn best via lecture. Language skills are typically highly developed in those whose base intelligence is musical. In addition, they will sometimes use songs or rhythms to learn. They have sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, melody or timbre.

Careers that suit those with this intelligence include instrumentalists, singers, conductors, disc-jockeys, orators, writers and composers.

[edit] Interpersonal

This area has to do with interaction with others. In theory, people who have a high interpersonal intelligence tend to be extroverts, characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations, and their ability to cooperate in order to work as part of a group. They communicate effectively and empathize easily with others, and may be either leaders or followers. They typically learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussion and debate.

Careers that suit those with this intelligence include sales, politicians, managers, teachers, and social workers.[5]

[edit] Intrapersonal

This area has to do with introspective and self-reflective capacities. People with intrapersonal intelligence are intuitive and typically introverted. They are skillful at deciphering their own feelings and motivations. This refers to having a deep understanding of the self; what are your strengths/ weaknesses, what makes you unique, you can predict your own reactions/ emotions.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include philosophers, psychologists, theologians, lawyers, and writers. People with intrapersonal intelligence also prefer to work alone.

[edit] Naturalistic

This area has to do with nature, nurturing and relating information to one’s natural surroundings. Careers which suit those with this intelligence include naturalists, farmers and gardeners.

[edit] Existential  (this one is and the Naturalistic intelligence both also are actual working theories of philosophy.  The naturalist actually would fall under geologists and anything to do with the ecosystems and natural resources, diet, etch.  The existentialist is one that should be looked into at least briefly in regards to it's relationship to the traits listed here.

Ability to contemplate phenomena or questions beyond sensory data, such as the infinite and infinitesimal. Ideal careers: cosmologist, philosopher.

my notes;

Some of the more reflective and artistic modules were not originally included, but they have come to be seen as an integral part in the overall learning of the student;

This theory states that a child who learns to multiply easily is not necessarily more intelligent than a child who has stronger skills in another kind of intelligence. The child who takes more time to master simple multiplication 1) may best learn to multiply through a different approach, 2) may excel in a field outside of mathematics, or 3) may even be looking at and understand the multiplication process at a fundamentally deeper level. Such a fundamentally deeper understanding can result in what looks like slowness and can hide a mathematical intelligence potentially higher than that of a child who quickly memorizes the multiplication table despite a less detailed understanding of the process of multiplication.

One of the side benefits of learning to feel secure in your own abilities yes; some of the modules will also hales to develop a 6th sense of understanding and how to follow it.  That is often a trial and error process, but many will suddenly find that it comes naturally with out them understanding why.  They will learn to understand why, will catch the nuances that lead them to certain feelings as well as certain understandings.  A bit like the mathematical student who doesn't work through all of the given steps, but 'see's the answer with out being able to explain how they 'know'.  
These individual modules will help them tune into why they know, what their mind is picking up subconsciously in order for them to decipher their answer.  
Some of the older students and elders here might also see how this can help a population become more attuned to symbolic or cluster thoughts and signs that lead them to decisions which they ordinarily are not aware of.