Wednesday, October 22, 2008
assignment 7
Learning to ride a bike was difficult and frustrating for me. I was very comfortable riding a bike with training wheels on, but I was absolutely terrified to take the training wheels off. When I finally learned to ride a bike without training wheels my dad was there to help me. I started off by my dad holding onto the steering wheel and me so I could get accustom to how it would feel. Then he held onto me and leg me steer and peddle. Once I seemed comfortable he started letting go and walking next to me in case I lost my balance. It took me a while but I finally felt comfortable on my own and did not need my dad next to me. My experience relates to Vygotsky's concepts by the use of guided participation. My dad guided me through my learning experience. Also, it relates to the zone of proximal development. I was able to ride my bike with the help of my dad but I could not do it completely on my own at first.
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I agree with you. Learning to ride a bike was a challenge for me. I had my mother and grandmother there to help me. I was very good at riding with the training wheels but I had the initial fear of riding alone without them. With some practice I was eventually able to overcome my fears and ride on my own. I think that is something all kids face. Children look to parents for guidance and support in learning almost everything like tying shoes, learning to potty train and counting numbers.
I went through this exact same process when learning to ride my bike. My dad was very supportive and gave me plenty of guidance. I was initially frightened knowing that the training wheels would be gone, but with my dad's encouragement, I conquered my fears.
I believe everyone goes through a similiar fear as your own and a similiar learning process. I think this learning process of riding a bike is when your father becomes a hero in his daughters eyes! Its a very special thing to have.
I went through the same experience you did. I was very challenged learning to ride a bike. My dad was out with me day after day trying to get me to have confidence that I could do it on my own.
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