The Model of Quantum Learning The Quantum Learning Principles

29 learning increased. In this stage, the researcher should grab the students’ attention. 2 Experience Alami: An experience or an activity introducing them the class is mentioned for enabling them to find relations which check their prior knowledge about the subject and for creating a knowledge need that provides meaning and interest to the content. At the stage of experiencing, memotechnik a memory developing technique by benefitting from exercises with team and group activities and associations, simulations, mind maps, metaphors can be used. 3 Label Namai: According to Dr. Georgi Lazanov, relevance the students’ topic with their lif e is a way to make the students achievement’s increased. Quantum note taking, memory techniques, graphics, posters and quantum study strategies can be used at this stage. 4 DemonstrateDemonstrasikan: Provide students with opportunities for their adapting of topic-related learning to other situations. Giving them additional activities in which they can apply the things they have learnt gives them confidence by making them see what they know 5 Review Ulangi: It is the stage where the knowledge and skills gained are nailed in brain. Repeating ensures nerve strings to strengthen and content to take place in mind. However, it is important for this reinforcement to include multiple intelligences and to address various senses game, drama, demonstration, etc. 30 6 Celebrate Rayakan: This is a stage where the effort of the students appreciated. It will provide close relationship to honor effort, attentive study and success. Various activities can be used at the stage of celebration. Multi- awarding contests which both entertain and make them enjoy for gaining new knowledge at the end of the lesson can be applied.

e. Application of Quantum Learning in Teaching Writing

It has been mentioned previously that the process of teaching writing consists of four basic stages; they are planning, drafting, revising and editing. The Quantum Learning strategy can be applied in all of the phases. The application of Quantum Learning strategy in teaching writing includes the use of Quantum Learning design and also Quantum Learning principles. The additional strategy is also added to the process of TL. Besides, in order to make the writing process become more effective, Deporter 2008:195 proposes the effective writing process that can be applied in the classroom. She developed it by seeing the physical surroundings and atmosphere of the classroom as the important part. By ensuring that the students are comfortable, confident and relax, the strategy will enhance the teaching and learning process. In its relation to writing, this model can be applied in order to support the students in learning writing and to help the teacher transfer the materials that engage and energize the students. It is because teaching a certain topic not only needs good material but also needs good atmosphere in the classroom. 31 Figure 1. An Example the Implementation of Quantum Learning Strategy in the Classroom; gives reward to students.

B. Reviews of Related Studies

Meni Sihite conducted a research in Grade VIII-2 of SMP N 1 Kabanjahe in 2010. Her research findings showed that quantum learning can improve students’ achievement in descriptive writing. The result of the study shows that the use of Quantum Learning improves the students’ writing skill. Besides, the students became more active in learning writing.

C. Conceptual Framework

It has been discussed in chapter I that the students of SMPN 5 Sleman especially grade VIII A have problems in writing. The students’ writing skills then can be improved by Quantum Learning strategy. Using Quantum Learning strategy can help students by making the situation of TL process as joy as possible. By ensuring that the students are comfortable, confident and relax, it will enhance the teaching and learning process. In its relation to writing, this