2011 MMUN Teacher Workshops are 

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 2011-2012 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:

• October 21st AND 22nd 2011 NEW TEACHER WORKSHOP - Registration IS NOW CLOSED
  (Early Bird Registration is $295 until September 15th - Late Registration $325)

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

Dates and Times

Both workshops begi n 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 2011-2012 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 practi ces 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

Hotel accommodations will be at the Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC. In order to receive special MMUN pricing please book online at the following links

 CLICK HERE for October Teacher Workshop Hotel Reservations

Cancellations received less than 30 days before the Workshop starts will not be refunded. Registration may be transferred to another member from the same school.