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24 the motivation, 73 increasing the score, 81 increasing self confidence, 84 increasing self respect and 98 continuing the use of skill DePorter Hernacki 2008:19. There are some definitions of the Quantum Learning Strategy proposed by experts. DePorter Hernacki 2008:16 defines Quantum Learning as interactions that convert energy into light. She equalized human body as material. As material, student’s objectives are achieving as much as possible interaction to convert the energy into light. In short, in quantum learning students are required to think, explore, and construct knowledge from their experiences with the guide from the teacher to get their success. This is in line with Vella 2002:31 who states that Quantum Learning is keeping all together structures specially and privately in order to construct meaningful information, using all of the neural networks in brain. Quantum learning is configured on theoretical foundations, atmosphere, design and environment. Theoretical foundations are relevant with believes, agreements and instructions. Whereas, honesty, trust and individual feelings compose the atmosphere. While design qualifies dynamic and interesting education program, environment is the structure which will increase and support learning Ayvaz and others, 2007. Suryani 2013:55 defines Quantum Learning as a learning activity in a pleasant atmosphere. The characteristics of quantum learning are the arrangement of pleasant and comfortable learning environment. Playing instrumental music 25 will also help in teaching and learning. This is in line with Schuster and Schuster Gritton 1986:78 who state music has a strong influence on the learning environment. This is also supported by Lozanov1979 in DePorter et al.2005:73 who states that music helps students to the condition of optimal learning. One of the examples that can be used by the teacher is Mozart music. This is in line with Rose 1987:98 who states that playing Mozart music will coordinate breathing, heart rhythm, and the rhythm of brain waves. This music affects the unconscious mind, stimulate receptive and perception. The use of music adjusted to the nuance and the use of various kinds of music becomes the key leading to the quantum learning, It provides backgrounds and strategies to improve the teaching and learning process and to make such process more enjoyable. Based on the definition above, it can be concluded that the Quantum Learning strategy is powerful and engaging teaching and learning methodology that integrates best educational practices into a unified whole. This synergistic approach to the learning process covers both theory and practice. It has been proven to increase academic achievement and to improve students attitudes toward the learning process. These integrated, comprehensive programs turn abstract theory into practical applications that can be used immediately in the classroom. This procedure gives a teaching style empowering the students to make more achievement than that deemed possible. It also helps teachers enlarge the skills and motivation of students. 26

b. The Model of Quantum Learning

DePorter et al. 2005:8 states that the form of Quantum Learning Model is almost similar with a symphony, dividing the elements of symphony builder into two categories, namely: context and content. In ‘context’, there are elements of environment, atmosphere, foundation and design. Whereas in ‘content’, there are elements of facility, presentation, and skills. On its learning process, the quantum model takes the base on cognition conditioning at the real world context. Suryani 2013:56 states that its conditioning into the real world context means that: 1 the tasks are not separated, but constituting part of a bigger context in which the teachers play the roles in establishing the understanding showing the larger context, relevant to the problems being encountered. 2 the real context is mostly referred to the tasks of the learners based on the information and ambient environment, 3 environmental context is very important either inside or outside the classroom environment because development of learning environment is able to stimulate and increase the active participation of students in establishing the understanding and the concept.

c. The Quantum Learning Principles

DePoter et al. 2005:7 says that there are five principles of Quantum Learning that have to be understood by the teacher. They are: 1 Everything Speaks