A profile of the career development characteristics of young gifted adolescents: Examining gender and multicultural differences

Mentors’ contributions to gifted adolescents’ affective, social, and vocational development

“…Kerr (1986) asserted that gifted adolescents may have few opportunities to discuss decisions regarding career choices even though students with multiple interests may actually require more information and personal insights from adults who are involved in the students' areas of interest (Reilly, 1992). Although gifted students tend to exhibit extensive knowledge regarding careers and issues related to career choice, this input is often received much later than when it is required (Kelly & Cobb, 1991). Gifted students may feel frustrated and overwhelmed by their vocational and educational choices.…”

Is Multipotentiality a Problem or Not? A New Look at the Data

“…Besides that, how were some multipotentialed individuals able to exploit their talents while others did not? Answers to these questions would be illuminating and helpful for education and counseling of multipotentialed gifted youth, especially in relation to their career development that has not been the subject of much empirical investigation (Kelly & Cobb, 1991). Further research in this area is needed to better understand multipotentiality and its outcomes.…”

Enhancing physical science instruction for gifted elementary school students:Developing teacher confidence and skills

“…T he net result of this lack of confidence -absence of physical science or physical science poorly taught in gifted education -is particularly troubling in view of the fact that these students make career decisions at an earlier age than most (Kelly and Cobb, 1991). When teachers avoid science during the elementary years, they steer capable students away from careers in science.…”