Welcome to the MMUN MONTESSORI MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Opening Ceremony New York 2011 :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ9pWmGsGSw&feature=related

Opening ceremony NY 2011

An academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate students about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda

What is the MMUN?

For almost 8 years teachers and students have enjoyed this interactive learning experience. Involves young people in the study and discussion of global issues. Students at the sensitive age of 9-15 can participate in life changing experience through reason, justice and morality.

Benefits of the MMUN

MMUN is the only recognized conference for elementary age students and it is totally supported by the UN

The MMUN completely follows the UN protocol

The Secretary General of the UN – Ban Ki Moon - reads a personal video message for each conference

MMUN works hands on for each conference, training and supporting its delegates in every way

MMUN is supported by the most prominent Montessori societies Friends of MMUN are prestigious, well renowned personalities in political, educational and sports field among others . They actively promote and organize events, forums and fundraisers

The MMUN’s popularity continues to grow..

For more information check out http://www.montessori-mun-ame.org/

A conference in session

Benefits of participating in the MMUN

Students will develop useful skills such as such as:

- Research- Time Management- World Affairs and issues- Partisanship among countries- Debating and negotiating- Tolerance for other cultures- Leadership qualities- Public speaking- Written communication- Role playing- Projects using creative outlets- Empathy concerning the plight of world citizens

Aims of the Precursor Conference

A precursor conference is held in a region where the MMUN feels its presence can make a difference in students lives between the ages of 9-15 years old

Prepares teachers to train students to the MMUN style of learning and thinking

Conducts leadership conference for students

Select students to star on the DAIS in International conferences

Prepares and trains student delegates for participating in the October 2014 International Conference in the UAE

PCC Details

The PCC is held for 400 students and 100 teachers

Certified Leadership Conference is for students 9 to 15 years of age

Certified Teachers’ training – Complimentary and by invitation only

Training Team

A Team of MMUN Trainers will come down from the United States and conduct all the separate Modules of the Pre-Cursor Conference.

All learning material will be provided for all modules of this Conference

Now that you have some knowledge about the MMUN…

Here are some videos to give you a little more insight into an actual

debate conducted by the MMUN:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFwcKLt-uC4

Montessori Model UN Delegates Solve the World's Problems –YouTube

Montessori MUN 2011 - 4th-6th Graders Talk About Taxes - YouTube

What Next?

1 PCC – selection for DAIS

2 Participate in International Conferences

3Opportunity to Chair at the Opening sessions in NY and Geneva

Montessori Model U.N. Closing Ceremony: African Union Takes Center Stage - YouTube

Closing Ceremony

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