Lesson SEN 28
Task: Pedal a tricycle or bike with training wheels.
Prerequisites: COG 6, SEN 10, SEN 22
Concept: Some of the suggested prerequisites for this lesson may seem confusing. The reason for the two sensorimotor prerequisites (SEN 10 and SEN 22) is that they attempt to address or promote balance concepts. The riding of a tricycle or bike with training wheels requires some balance skill as well as gross-motor strength.
Behavioral Objective: When presented with a tricycle or a two-wheeled bike with training wheels, the student will operate the bike for at least 3 minutes to a 90% accuracy level for 20 trials.
Materials: A tricycle or two-wheeled bike with training wheels.
Task Analysis:
1. Begin by physically assisting the student in the process of getting on the bike. Slowly reduce the physical guidance until the student can get on the bike independently.
2. Teach the placement of the feet as appropriate and push the bike, with the student on it, to provide forward motion. Assist the student in maintaining the feet placement throughout this process. Use two hands to assist at this level to ensure safety. Initially attempt a 1-minute time interval.
3. Continue Step 2, increasing the period of time provided for assisted riding until 3 minutes is accomplished.
4. Continue Step 3, reducing the two-handed physical prompting to one-handed prompting. Prompt the student to assist by pushing the pedals.
5. Continue Step 4, reducing all physical assistance, but stay physically present with the student.
6. Continue Step 5, slowly distancing yourself from the student until independence is achieved.