2010 MMUN Teacher Workshop

Your Chance to Introduce Peace Education and Global Citizenship Into Your Classroom and School

AMS recognizes MMUN Teacher Workshop as Professional Development

Registration is now open for the 2010-2011 Montessori Model United Nations New Teacher Workshop for Montessori Upper Elementary and Middle School Teachers. There are reasons MMUN is the only Model UN program for Montessori Students age 9-15, and we hope you will join us.

Held in NY with a curriculum that includes meeting UN Staff and Ambassadors and touring the UN, the teacher workshops are:

JUNE 25th AND 26th 2010 TEACHER WORKSHOP - REGISTRATION CLOSED
(Early Bird Registration is $295 until Jun 10th - Late Registration $325)
OCT 15th AND 16th 2010 TEACHER WORKSHOP - REGISTRATION FULL
(Early Bird Registration is $295 until Sep 30th - Late Registration $325)

Please register early to ensure your space. Early registrants also save money!

Dates and Times

Both workshops begin at 9am on Friday and will end at 5pm on Saturday. Participants should make plans to attend the Workshop in its entirety.

Read our participant's comments from past events.

Who Should Attend?

All teachers new to Montessori Model UN and want to participate in the 2010-2011 MMUN event at the United Nations, which will be held in the historic General Assembly.

Why Attend?

This energizing Workshop will provide teachers new to MMUN with a variety of strategies necessary for a successful preparation of their MMUN student delegates. The Workshop will also allow participants to begin building the foundation for successful global education studies. Interactive experiences ref lective of best practices will aid in the development of skills in the following areas:

Understanding the History of Dr. Montessori and the United Nations
Understanding the work of the United Nations and Its Committees
Becoming a Successful Delegate
Writing Position Papers
Preparing Speeches
Learning how to negotiate and caucus
Developing the Code of Conduct as Ambassadors
Understanding the Rules of Procedure
Writing Draft Resolutions

You will receive:

The Montessori Model United Nations Handbook with links to the Montessori curriculum.
Learn resources for global education activities in the classroom.
Meeting with Ambassadors and other UN leaders.
Tour the United Nations
Montessori Model UN First Level Training Certificate

How MMUN Benefits Your School:

It demonstrates your school’s commitment to Peace Education and Global Citizenship.
The MMUN Parent Workshop and opportunity to see their child’s progress as a Delegate from the Gallery of the United Nations is a never-forgotten experience that will help them better understand the importance of your school to their child’s education.
Many participating schools have received extensive local newspaper coverage as a result, giving them greater visibility in their community.

Schedule (Dates are firm, times may change)

Friday

9 am-Meet at the Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge
10:30 am- Leave for the United Nations
11:30-1pm- Lunch at the United Nations
1pm-3pm Tour the UN
3pm Leave the United Nations
4pm-6pm-Session I

Saturday

9am-12 am Session II
12-1pm Lunch
1:00-5:00 Session III

Workshop Location

The New Teacher’s Workshop will take place at the United Nations and the Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge located at 333 Adams Street, NYC.

Hotel Accommodations

Room at the Marriott: You Can register for discounted rooms at the Marriott Brooklyn Bridge by:

Calling 1-800-266-9432 and asking for the Montessori Model UN rate or
Book online via this link for June 25-26 or this link for October 15-16

Cancellations received less than 14 days before the Workshop starts will not be refunded. Registration may be transferred to another member from the same school.

JUNE 25th AND 26th 2010 TEACHER WORKSHOP - REGISTRATION CLOSED
(Early Bird Registration is $295 until Jun 10th - Late Registration $325)
OCT 15th AND 16th 2010 TEACHER WORKSHOP - REGISTRATION FULL
(Early Bird Registration is $295 until Sep 30th - Late Registration $325)

Register