Resume

Book Title : Quantum Learning

Author : Bobbi DePorter & Mike Hernacki

Publisher : Kaifa

Publish Year : 2012

Number of Page : 380

Reading Period : December 18-23, 2018

Reasons to choose this book

Quantum Learning is a famous method to learn in fun way for the students. This method has
been implemented in many schools and also is the basic of Active Learning. In the Book
“Sekolahnya Manusia” by Munif Chatib, Quantum Learning is always mentioned many times as
the author also has met Bobbi DePorter to discuss about the active learning as mentioned in
the book.

By Abu Yazid Busthami

English Language Teacher

RESUME: QUANTUM LEARNING – BOBBI DE PORTER

Quantum learning is a tip, a guide, a strategy and an entire learning process that can
sharpen understanding and memory, and make learning a pleasant and useful process. This
Quantum learning is rooted in the efforts of Georgi Lozanov, a Bulgarian educator. He
conducted an experiment called suggestology. The principle is that suggestions can and
certainly affect the outcome of the learning situation, and any details give positive or
negative suggestions.

The main character behind Quantum Learning is Bobbi DePorter. He was a pioneer,
originator and main developer of Quantum Learning. Since 1982 DePorter has finalized
and developed the idea of Quantum Learning at SuperCamp. With the help of his friends,
especially Eric Jansen, Greg Simmons, Mike Hernacki, Mark Reardon and Sarah Singer
Nouric, DePorter was programmed and planned to experiment with Quantum Learning
ideas for teenagers at SuperCamp during the early 1980s. DePorter explained that this
method was built on the experience and research of 2,500 students and the synergy of the
opinions of hundreds of teachers at SupeCamp. The principles and methods of Quantum
Learning were formed at SuperCamp.

In the early stages of its development, Quantum Learning was intended to help to improve
the success of life and careers of teenagers at home, but over time people want DePorter to
hold Quantum Learning programs for parents of students. This shows that philosophy and
learning methodologies are of a general nature, not specifically intended for teaching in
schools.

Objectives of the Method

1. To create an effective learning environment

2. To create a fun learning process
3. To adjust the brain's ability to what is needed by the brain
4. To help improve life and career success
5. To help speed up learning

ADVANTAGE:

1. Quantum learning is based on cognitive psychology, not quantum physics, although

there are few terms and quantum concepts used.
2. Quantum learning is more humanistic, not positivistic-empirical, "animal-istic", and or
nativistic.
3. Quantum learning is more constructivist (ic), not positivistic-empirical, behavioristic.
4. Quantum learning focuses on quality and meaningful interactions, not just transactions
of meaning.
5. Quantum learning emphasizes the acceleration of learning with a high level of success.
6. Quantum learning greatly determines the naturalness and reasonableness of the learning
process, not the artificiality or the artificial state.
7. Quantum learning strongly emphasizes the meaningfulness and necessity of the learning
process.
8. Quantum learning has a model that combines context and content of learning.
9. Quantum learning focuses on forming academic skills, life skills, and physical or
material achievements.
10. Quantum learning places values and beliefs as an important part of the learning process.
11. Quantum learning prioritizes diversity and freedom, not uniformity and order.
12. Quantum learning integrates the totality of body and mind in the learning process.

7 Advantage Keys of Quantum Learning:

1. Integrity: Be honest, sincere and thorough. Harmonize with the values that are in us.
2. Initial failure of success: Understand that failure only provides the information you
need to succeed.
3. Speak with good intentions: Speak with a positive understanding and be responsible for
communicating honest and upright.
4. Commitment: Fulfill promises and obligations, carry out the vision and do what is
needed to get the job done.
5. Responsibility: Take responsibility for your actions.
6. Flexible attitude: Be open to new changes that can help us get the results we want.
7. Balance: Maintain harmony of mind, body and soul. Set aside time to build and
maintain all the three.

WEAKNESS:

1. Need a real experience

2. Long enough time to grow motivation in learning
3. Difficulty in identifying student skills

PRINCIPLES OF QUANTUM LEARNING

1. The main principles of quantum learning read: Bring Their World (Learners) into Our
World (Teachers), and Deliver Our World (Teachers) into Their World (Learners).
2. In quantum learning the principle also applies that the learning process is a game of
symphony orchestra.
 These basic principles have the following five types.

a. Know that everything speaks: In quantum learning, everything starts from the
learning environment to the teacher's body language, spatial planning to the teacher,
from the paper shared by the teacher to the design of the lesson, all sending
messages about learning.
b. Know that everything aims: Everything that happens in the process of converting
energy into light has a purpose.
c. Realize that experience precedes naming: Learning poses best occur when learners
have experienced information before they gain meaning for what they are learning.
d. Acknowledge every effort made in learning: Learning always carries great risks.
e. Realize that something worth studying is also worth celebrating: Everything learned
is definitely worthy of its success

3. In quantum learning also applies the principle that straight learning has an impact on the
formation of excellence. In other words learning needs to be interpreted as forming
excellence. Therefore, this superiority has even been seen as the heart of the foundation
of quantum learning. There are 8 principles of excellence, which are also called 8 key
advantages that are believed in quantum learning.

The eight key advantages are as follows:

a. Apply Life in Integrity: In learning, be as genuine, sincere, and holistic as when

our values and behavior are united.
b. Acknowledge Failure to Bring Success: In learning, we must understand and
acknowledge that mistakes or failures can provide us with the information
needed to learn more so that we can succeed.
c. Speak with Good Intentions: In learning, speaking skills need to be developed in
a positive sense and are responsible for honest and direct communication.
d. Affirm Commitment: In learning, both the instructor and the learner must follow
the vision and mission without hesitation, remaining on the track that has been
set.
e. Be Owner: In learning there must be responsibility. Without responsibility there
is no possibility of meaningful and quality learning.
f. Stay Bending: In learning, defense is the ability to change what is being done to
get the desired results. Learners, moreover, must be clever at reading the
environment and atmosphere, and must be clever in changing the environment
and atmosphere when needed.
 g. Maintain Balance: In learning, defending the soul, body, emotions, and spirit in
a unity and alignment so that the process and results of learning are effective
and optimal.

BENEFITS OF QUANTUM LEARNING

The benefits obtained from quantum learning are:

1. Positive attitude
2. Motivation
3. Lifelong learning skills
4. Confidence
5. Success

QUANTUM LEARNING LEARNING MODELS

1. Concept map

Concept maps as effective learning techniques. The concept map here shows more on
financial ideas as notes in graphics as an effective learning technique. Concept maps in
the form of ideas are poured in the form of images or graphics.

Before learning we visualize images with our minds and relate them to concepts.

The steps for using the concept map:

A. Start with the topic in the middle of the page: Write the main ideas in the middle of
the paper page and cover them with triangles or other shapes, so we are compelled
to define the core ideas of the subject being studied as an effective starting point.
B. Create branches: Add branches out for each point on the main idea between five to
not too many branches.
C. Use key words: Keywords are words that convey the contents of an idea and make it
easier to trigger our memories. Example:
 Add symbols and illustrations to get a better memory
 Use capital letters
 Write important ideas with larger letters
 Turn on your mind map with interesting things
 Underline the words, use italics or bold
 Be creative and brave
D. Do it yourself and don't be afraid of being wrong or ugly, use as much as possible
the barman who really helps your own understanding.
  Use random forms for your own ideas.
 Make a concept map horizontally, so that you can make room for your ideas.

How to teach concept maps classically:

The learning method with this concept needs to be presented with a group work assignment
method. The examples of the steps are as follows:

1) The teacher appreciates the questions on the material of the learning models
2) Use questions about the dimensions or scope of material from learning models
3) While asking the teacher tries to transfer student answers in the form of a concept map
4) Improve unstructured concept maps
5) After the map image has become a board, the teacher asks students to create a concept
map in groups based on the sub-material that exists
6) The teacher divides students into groups, then students work in groups to create concept
maps. for this reason a time limit of 10-15 minutes is given. If students are accustomed
to making concept maps students can be assigned individually or in small compartments
per two people.
7) As long as students compile a mobile teacher concept map to provide an explanation if
a group is asked.
8) The teacher asks students to make a clustering concept matrix and its attributes
9) After completion, group representatives are told to come forward to present. While
other groups are given the opportunity to respond and input
10) If needed, the teacher gives an explanation to the material that is not yet understood by
students
11) Give information on the results of student employment
12) Review the post about the mastered concept
13) Give students opportunity to give input on the way the teacher learns as an evaluation
for learning at the next meeting.
2. Memory Technique

Memory technique is a technique of entering information into the brain in accordance

with the way the brain works (brain-based technique). In this technique it is necessary
to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the brain in absorbing and storing
information. Our memory can be improved and the brain loves things that are:

 Extra excessive / exaggerating / unreasonable

 Full color
 Multi sensor
 Funny
 Involving emotions
 Involving rhythm or music
 Active action
 Live and active three-dimensional image
 Using associations
 Imagination
 Humor
 Symbol
 Number and sequence

Memory techniques have obstacles that parents or teachers think that it is ridiculous if
we think it doesn't make sense. But this method is very effective because our brain
stores images and meanings.

Here are the techniques to improve memory:

1) Train the Imagination

Now try to do one thing. While closing your eyes, try to imagine in your mind the
following things:

a) Imagine a T-shirt without a collar, red in color, has one pocket in the middle.
b) Now imagine this T-shirt will turn bigger 5 times than its original size.
c) Imagine this shirt has a head, legs and arms.
d) Imagine this t-shirt inviting you to speak, getting to know you.
e) Imagine that you heard the T-shirt say, "Hi ... What are you doing today, teacher?
Nice to meet you. What is your name? "Do you like to take part in the SuperCamp
today? Are you serious? Why are you sleepy like your student? Are you not
ashamed as the teacher if you are sleepy? If you are sleepy just eat it first.

If we can train our imagination, it means that our right brain is active well. To achieve
maximum results we need to empower and balance the use of the left and right brain.

2) Word Chain Techniques

This technique uses how to connect or chain words into stories that we easily
memorize. The conditions that must be done in making a short story are on these 14
points beforehand and there are also additional requirements, namely:

a) Make stories that contain actions.

b) Avoid form changes because it will confuse memorized words and are less
attractive to the brain.
c) Don't add another object.
d) Make the story as short as possible because it will be better and more effective.
e) Imagine images of story objects

3. Word Pun Technique

The word play technique is to replace the difficult words we want to memorize in other
words that sound similar or funny.

4. Location Pin System

The location pin system is the technique of accessing and activating semantic and
episodic memory. When we try to memorize, we activate semantic memory.
Information that we can then be attached to the location means that it activates episodic
memory. In choosing a location, we should know the location well so that we do not
remember mistakenly what is entered in memory. The number of locations depends on
the word you want to memorize. To determine the strength of information in memory
depends on two things:

a) How well do we determine the location flow (must be in order)

b) How well the visualization is done

For example, you are asked to memorize stories of protected animal names in Indonesia
as below

a) Black Stork
b) Tree monitor lizards
c) Prawn Birds
d) Sumatran Tiger
e) Black Monkey
f) Kakak Tua Raja Birds
g) Orangutan
h) White Jalak Birds

Because there are eight data, we need eight locations. We take your house as an
example. Now we specify the location.

a) Walk in front of your house

b) The gate of your house
c) The front page of the house
d) The main entrance
e) Living room
f) Wall in the living room
g) Family room
h) Refrigerator (which is in the dining room)

For that you must do or imagine the following when you go home. In the process of
entering your house, you see the following:

a) Imagine that there is a black stork standing in the street in front of your house.
b) At the gate of your house there is a monitor lizard that bites a tree (tree monitor
lizard).
c) In front of your house perched on a bird carrying prawn (prawn bird)
d) When you want to enter the house, the door is guarded by a roaring Sumatran tiger

5. Donkey Bridge Technique

The Donkey Bridge technique is a memorization technique by taking the front letters of
the material that you want to remember and then combined to become abbreviations or
funny words / sentences. Example:

 ROYGBIP (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Purple),

 Car Silently Gone Since Public (stands for chemical group IV A: C, Si, Gn, Sn, Pb)

QUANTUM LEARNING LEARNING DESIGN FRAMEWORK

1. Grow: Grow interest, motivation, empathy, sympathy and self-esteem by satisfying

"What are the Benefits of ME", and taking advantage of student life.
2. Natural: Present a common experience that all students can understand.
3. Name: Provide input keywords, concepts, models, formulas, strategies.
4. Demonstration: Provide opportunities for students to show that they know and
remember, each student has a different way of completing work.
5. Repeat: Show students how to repeat the material and emphasize "I know and do
know this". At the same time give conclusions.
6. Celebrate: Recognition & acknowledgement for completion, participation, and
acquisition of skills and knowledge.