Q1.

I would consider the following learning theories in hierarchy of importance in the design of our training assignment;

1. Need theories
2. Goal theories
3. Social learning theories

Need theories are very important since they majorly focus on the basic need or actualization of achieving power or affiliation. These theories are ranked at the highest level in the Maslow’s hierarchy for instance and represent higher satisfaction as well as actualization in terms of getting knowledge in a given area. During training, it is important for trainees to know the main objective of the whole program. The target or achievement that the trainees would want to reach is actually self-actualization in this case satisfying of ones needs. The essence of this theory is to motivate the trainers so that they can learn and try and fulfill the required or outlined needs. On the flip side, when the most essential needs are not met the learner would not be motivated with the training process. In addition, this theories are vital in explaining to the trainees about their value on certain results or outcomes.

The goal theories, categorically focuses on the goals which are held by the trainees. This makes it very important in the learning program. The trainees are the primary focus of the training program and the all focus should be on them immediately. The primary target of the learning process should be able to have the sense of a goal or goals that he or she need to achieve after the training. The goal theories focus on the performance and learning orientations of the trainee hence the training program should definitely focus on theory. The goal orientation would be able to motivate the trainee and this will dictate the expected effort he or she will put in the training program.

The social learning theory is also important in the training program. The main emphasis of this theory of the trainees observing and learning from models whom they see as knowledgeable and credible. The recognition that behavior can be reinforced or rewarded through repetition makes this theory important for the trainees. Learning of new skills during the training originates from the cognitive capability of the trainees coupled by the behavioral aspects of them. Self-efficacy is increased through logical verification and verbal persuasion as well as observing what models are doing. This theory focuses on attention, retention and motor reproduction as well as motivational processes that would help the trainees to grasp what they are learning from the program.

Q2

In order to produce a training video that would deliver a short-term learning outcome then the video should entail detailed objective, meaningful contents, avenues for practice, feedback as well as proper social, experience, and observational interaction with the content of the video by the trainee. Retaining of the content vary from one trainee to another. Skimming through the content and advising the trainees to do further research would bore short-term learning. Therefore, I would suggest that the video to cover through the content of training by just mentioning important bits while giving room for less explicit interaction with the trainees. However, for long-term learning and memory retention I would suggest that the video on the training program be explicit and elaborate regarding the details. It should capture the content and encourage interaction with the trainers as well as encouraging overlearning and giving tasks to test the memory retention ability of the trainees.