NYC Workshop Schedule
Participants should make plans to attend the Workshop in its entirety.
Day 1, June 24th
1:30pm – Meet outside the Visitor’s Entrance located on 46th Street and 1st Avenue
2:15-3:30pm – UN Tour and UN Bookstore VisitÂ
3:30pm-4:00pm – Discussion about the UN and its role, general Q&A at UN Cafe
Day 2, June 25th
09:00 am – 12:00 pm Session I
Introduction – The Montessori Model UN Conference
- What is the Montessori Model UN Conference?
- The Educational Benefits of Montessori Model UN
- The Roles of the Montessori Model UN Coordinator
Planning – How to Attend the Montessori Model UN Conference
- Conference Registration and Logistics
- Student Preparation
- In-Conference Supervision
- Professionalism
Peace Education – How to Teach Your Students about the United Nations
- History of the United Nations
- The United Nations Today
- Sixty Ways the United Nations Makes a Difference
- International Laws and Initiatives
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (included)
01:00 pm – 05:00 pm Session II
How to Prepare Your Students for a Model UN Conference
- Research a Country
- Research a Topic
- Write a Position Paper
- Write an Opening Speech
Day 3, June 26th
09:00 am – 12:00 pm Session III
Procedure – How to Participate in a Model UN Committee
- A Typical Model UN Committee
- UN Rules of Procedure
- Regional and Political Groups
- Formal and Informal Consultation
- How to Write a Resolution
- Line-by-Line Review
- Consensus Building
- Voting Procedure
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (included)
01:00 pm – 4.00 pm Session IV
Simulation – Engaging in an actual Montessori Model UN Committee
- Participants simulate a committee and engage in all components of the committee flow.
04:00 pm – 5.00 pm Session IV
- How to Use Model UN in the Classroom
- MMUN Teacher Lesson Plan Timeline
- Country Display Board
- T-Shirt Contest
- Culture Night Presentations
Dress Code
Are you wondering about the dress code for the Teacher Workshop? Click here or at the top right tab DRESS CODE for tips and specific recommendations.
Questions?
Please contact us at info@nullmontessori-mun.org