Reflectioning quetions

1. - Some techniques are more popular than others. What are they, and can you account for their popularity?

According to my point of view the more popular techniques are definition, description and examples. Because are the more basic and easier techniques to teach a sort of vocabulary.

2. - Are there techniques that are particularly appropriate for the presentation of certain types of words?

It depends on the area which you are teaching, because this will be easier to the student understand and keep the words in his mind. For example if the teacher is teaching some vocabulary about biology, he has to show pictures with it respective names and definitions. That´s why the teacher has to choose the appropriate techniques according his area.

 3.- Are there techniques which are likely to be more, or less, appropriate for particular learner populations (young/adult, beginner/advanced, different background cultures)?

-I think Illustration is more appropriate for children, because the images will obtain the student´s attention, and it would be easier to them learn in a complete and entertain way.

- For advanced students could be demonstration, because they are able to learn and understand trough a performance. This will be helpful to them because they´ll learn in a dynamic way.

4.- Do you, as an individual, find that you prefer some kinds of techniques and tend to avoid others? Which? And why?

In my opinion all those techniques are important depending on the area which the teacher is. In my case as English teacher I choose definition, description and examples, because those ones are the beginning if you want teach a kind of vocabulary. I am not saying those are the only ones, but are the most basic which the teacher has to keep in mind.