Lesson SOC 13
Task: Bowl.
Prerequisites: SEN 23, SOC 10
Concept: This activity does not have to be performed in a formal bowling alley environment, although where reasonable, it should be attempted. As with other skills in the social skills domain, the main objective is social interaction and group participation. Taking turns (SOC 3) is also a potential by-product of this effort and could be taught at the same time.
Behavioral Objective: When presented with a ball designed for a bowling activity and requested to "bowl" the ball toward some form of bowling pins at least 20 feet away, the student will roll the ball toward the pins 90% of the time and succeed in knocking down at least one pin 50% of the time for 20 trials.
Materials: A bowling ball set, usually available in a plastic form.
Task Analysis:
1. Introduce the ball to the student and physically guide the student, as needed, through the process of rolling the ball (see prerequisite SEN 23). Reduce guidance until only verbal requests are needed.
2. Place all pins in a bowling pin pattern about 3 feet in front of the student. Prompt the action practiced in Step 1 and assist as needed to direct the ball toward successfully knocking down at least one pin.
3. Continue Step 2, gradually increasing the distance up to 10 feet.
4. When Step 3 has been successfully completed, bring in more students to create a group activity.
5. Although Step 4 can complete the objective, move the training to an actual bowling alley if the necessary physical skills appear to be present for the student.