Model UN Skill-Building Workshop - Part II
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 4:30pm to 7:30pm at ACCESS Manhattan

This professional development workshop was designed for all Global Classrooms advisors seeking further training on two major aspects of Model UN:

• Flow of Debate
• Resolutions

At this workshop, advisors learned about these two important MUN skills; specifically what they are, how to teach them, and how they play out at the Model UN conferences. 

View the uploaded presentation here and visit the Photo Gallery to see what we did!

Thank you to the following schools for attending: Forest Hills High School; Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School; High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety; MS 131; Henry Street School for International Studies; Tompkins Square Middle School; International Leadership Charter School; Dwight Morrow High School (NJ); Brooklyn International High School; Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies; East Harlem School; Murry Bergtraum High School; IS 230Q; Liberation High School; The Beacon School; Bronx School for Law, Government, and Justice; Access Manhattan (host)

UNA-USA Model UN Conference Preparation  Workshop
Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 4:30-7:00pm at the UNA-USA office

This professional development workshop was created specifically for advisors that have already registered their schools for the UNA-USA Model UN Conference (UNAUSAMUN)  that takes place on May 15-17.

At this workshop, advisors learned about important deadlines, resources, and pacing and planning strategies necessary for preparing their students for the conference.  Particpants also recieved their country assignments at this workshop. Advisors were encouraged to bring one student from their delegation to learn about conference preparation alongside their advisor.

Thank you to the following schools for attending:
York Prep School; Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies; Bronx School of Law; IS 347; Al-Iman School; Life Sciences Secondary School; NEST+M; International Leadership Charter School; High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety; Baruch College Campus High School; Eleanor Roosevelt High School; High School of Health Professions and Human Services; Mott Hall High School

Global Classrooms Conference Preparation Workshop
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 4:30pm to 7:00pm at the UNA-USA office

This professional development workshop was ONLY for the advisors that had already pre-registered their schools for one of the two New York Model UN conferences:

• Global Classrooms High School Model UN Conference on March 1
• UNA-USA Middle School Model UN Conference on April 4-5

At this workshop, advisors learned about important deadlines, resources, and pacing and planning strategies necessary for preparing their students for the big day.  Particpants also recieved their country assignments for both the HS and MS Model UN conferences (not UNAUSAMUN) at this workshop. 

Thank you to the following schools for attending:
Henry Street School for International Studies; University Neighborhood HS; Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis HS; Murry Bergtraum HS; School for Legal Studies; NEST+M; Life Sciences Secondary School; Brooklyn International HS; World Journalism Prep; IS 162; New Comers HS; East-West School of International Studies; Tompkins Square MS; Secondary School for Journalism 

Global Classrooms Model UN Skill-Building Workshop AND Student Model UN Simulation
Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 4:30pm to 7:00pm at ACCESS Manhattan

This professional development workshop, designed for both Global Classrooms advisors AND students, covered the basic Model UN skills including; research, position papers, and debate.  Resolution writing will be more thoroughly addressed at the second MUN Skill-Building workshop in the early spring.

The Global Classrooms Lead Teachers decided to try something new for this workshop and invited students to attend a MUN debate simulation that ran alongside the teacher workshop.  With over 50 students in attendance, the debate, chaired by the MUN Trainers, was a great success!  The delegates, most of which were new to Model UN, passed two resolutions in under 3 hours.  The advisors in attendance enjoyed a "tour" of the debate simulation and enjoyed seeing the students in action.

Thank you to ACCESS Manhattan for hosting this event. 

Thank you to the following schools for attending:
John Adams Jump Start; The Young Womens Leadership School of East Harlem; IS 230Q; Jamaica High School; Tompkins Square Middle School; IS 59; International Leadership Charter School; High School for Law Enforcement; John Adams High School; Liberation Academy; PS/MS 37; Louis D. Brandeis High School; East Side Middle School

Global Classrooms Kick-Off Program Overview Workshop
Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 4:30pm to 7:00pm at the UNA-USA office

This professional development workshop, designed for both new and veteran Global Classrooms advisors, focused on updates and changes to the Global Classrooms  program taking place in the 2007-2008 school year, including:

• a glimpse of the brand new fourth curriculum unit, The Economics of Globalization;
• announcements of upcoming Model UN conference dates;
• information on conference registration and new procedures/policies; and
• a review of Global Classrooms support components.

Refreshments and appetizers were provided along with a stipend for all participants.

Thank you to the following school for attending:

Liberation Academy; Baruch College Campus High School; Jamaica High School; PS/IS 174; ACCESS Manhattan; IS 230Q; Eleanor Roosevelt High School; New Comers High School; MS 391; The Young Women's Leadership School-East Harlem; East Side Middle School; Bronx Law; Secondary School for Journalism; IS 162; JHS 234; IS 59; BBMS/PS 182; IS 145; MS 131; Millennium High School

Global Classrooms End-of-the-Year Workshop
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm at the UNA-USA office

In order to conclude another successful Global Classrooms school year on a high note, participating middle school and high school advisors were invited to attend this professional development training session/celebration.  Updates and upcoming changes to the Global Classrooms program were announced and participants had the opportunity to learn about the new curriculum unit, The Economics of Globalization.  Participants also worked collaboratively on planning, pacing, and implementation for the upcoming 2007-2008 school year before parting for a much deserved summer vacation!

Refreshments and appetizers were provided along with a stipend for all participants.

Thank you to the following Global Classrooms schools for attending:

East-West School of International Studies; Secondary School for Journalism; High School for Legal Studies; OES-Bronx Catch Program; Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School; PS/MS 37; Baruch College Campus High School; IS 230Q; East Side Middle School; BBMS/PS 182; Bronx High School for Law, Government, and Justice; Wadleigh Secondary School; Henry Street School for International Studies; Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies; Brooklyn College Academy

11th Hour Conference Preparation Workshop
Wednesday, May 9 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm at the UNA-USA office

All high school Model UN advisors registered for the 2007 UNA-USA High School Model UN Conference on May 17-19 were invited to attend this issue-based workshop to help answer all final questions pertaining to the conference debate, location, schedule, dress code, and much, much more.  Participants shared their concerns and gained valuable advice from veteran teachers who shared their best practices.   Michael Mahrer, the Global Classrooms High School Lead Teacher, offered his knowledge and insight on conference preparation and execution. No handouts availalbe.

Thank you to the following Global Classrooms schools for attending:  Choir Academy of Harlem; OES-Marcy Avenue; OES Bronx CATCH Program; Frederick Douglass Academy II; Wadleigh Secondary School; Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies (FLAGS); High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety; Brooklyn Collaborative High School; Murry Bergtraum High School; East-West School of International Studies; Life Sciences Secondary School; Brooklyn College Academy; Spring Valley High School*.

*not a Global Classrooms school

Beyond the Simulation - Wednesday, April 18 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm at the UNA-USA office

This workshop offered up ideas to teachers looking to bring other Model UN-related activities into the classrooms, including:

• Attending other MUN conferences; local, national, and international;
• Implementing the program as an elective;
• Integrating portfolios and other long-term projects;
• Organizing a service-learning or social-action project;
• And much more!

We discussed ways in which students could connect with global issues stemming from Model UN in order to become active global citizens.  Michael Mahrer and Erik Fogel, this year's Global Classrooms Lead Teachers, also offered advice and insight on classrooms activities that would enrich the Model UN experience. Thank you for attending!

Global Classrooms schools in attendance: BBMS/PS 182; Offsite-Educational Services; High School for Legal Studies; Bronx School of Law, Government, and Justice; Brooklyn College Academy; Louis D. Brandeis High School; IS 162; and East Side Middle School

Model UN Skill-Building II Workshop - Thursday, February 15 at 4:30pm-7:00pm at the UNA-USA office

This workshop addressed several Model UN skills crucial for every Model UN advisor. It specifically focused on two skills: Debate skills and resolution skills.  Erik Fogel, the Middle School Lead Teacher, gave an excellent presentation on ways to bring debate into the classroom through note-taking and speech giving (see lesson plans below) and Michael Mahrer, the High School Lead Teacher, wrapped it up with an engaging excercise on resolution writing (see lesson plan below). 

All in all, the Global Classrooms advisors who attended this workshop left with valuable materials and a better sense of these important Model UN skills.  Thank you for attending!

Global Classrooms schools in attendance: BBMS/PS 182; International Leadership Charter School; High School of International Business and Finance; The Cobble Hill High School; Offsite Educational Services; High School for Legal Studies; PS 126/MAT; New Comers High School; Life Sciences Secondary School; JHS 185Q; Boys and Girls High School; Bronx School for Law, Government, and Justice; East-West School for International Studies; BASE High School; High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety

Workshop Materials:

Note Taking (PDF)

Impromptu Speech Giving  (PDF)

Resolution Writing (PDF)

High School Model UN Conference Preparation Workshop - Wednesday, January 31 at 4:30pm-7:00pm at the UNA-USA office

With over 50 participants, this workshop was a huge success!  Open to both Global Classrooms teachers (those in the NYC Department of Education) and non-Global Classrooms teachers, this workshop focused on important conference logistics as well as preparation methods.  Everyone received a pacing calendar, lesson plans, and other resources to help them in the classroom. Schools that attended also received their country assignments before the official release date.  Finally, Elias Dau, a Merrill Lynch volunteer, spoke on one of the conference debate topics: the Social Responsibility of the Private Sector, offering teachers valuable insight on this issue and demonstrating what an excellent asset this volunteer program is to the Global Classrooms/Model UN experience.

Handouts:

Conference Preparation Materials [PDF]

Thank you to the following schools for attending:

Global Classrooms schools: Brooklyn College Academy; Brooklyn Collaborative HS; Choir Academy of Harlem; HS for Legal Studies; Brooklyn International HS; Marble Hill School for International Studies; John Adams High School; Cobble Hill High School; Offsite Educational Services; Secondary School for Journalism; Louis D. Brandeis HS; Bronx HS of Science; Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies; Academy of American Studies; Fort Hamilton HS; HS of Math, Science and Engineering; Brooklyn School for Music and Theater; Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment; Bronx School for Law, Government, and Justice; International Leadership Charter School; Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy; Frederick Douglass Academy II; HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety; Bushwick Leaders' HS; Mott Hall High School; Baruch College Campus HS

Other Schools: Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic; Al-Iman School; Somers HS; Cresskill HS

Model UN Skill-Building Workshop I - Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 4:30-7:00pm

This workshop, offered to ALL middle school and high school Model UN advisors (from both Global Classrooms and non-Global Classrooms schools) was a great opportunity to learn more about Model UN skills, including position papers, resolutions, flow of debate, rules of procedure, caucusing and even chairing. Teachers learned about how to incorporate skills like research, writing, reading comprehension and public speaking that are crucial to every strong Model UN program. By reading background guides and writing mock position papers, participants prepared for a real debate simulution. Then, one of our Model UN trainers chaired a simulation where the teachers represented countries and debated the topic of landmines. This debate became lively as certain delegates took their roles very seriously. Teacher feedback was positive, so we will have another Model UN Skill-Building Workshop in the winter.

Handouts (PDF):

Position Paper Activity

Thank you to the following schools for attending:

Global Classrooms schools: PS 126; The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria; IS 162; Choir Academy of Harlem; IS 230Q; Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies; International Leadership Charter School; Bronx High School for Law, Government and Justice; East Side Middle School; Brooklyn Collaborative High School; Brooklyn College Academy; Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School; East-West School of International Studies; JHS 185; Life Sciences School; PS 182/BBMS; JHS 192; High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology

Non-Global Classrooms schools: Mamaroneck High School

This workshop, designed specifically for all middle school teachers attending the UNA-USA Middle School Model UN Conference on March 3, 2007, addressed preparation musts, logistics and deadlines. Teachers were given sample lesson plans, activities and tips on topics such as country assignments, position papers, resolution writing, diplomacy skills, debate skills and public speaking. Global Classrooms teachers previewed the conference background guides and the conference guide, and they received a preparation calendar that will help them prepare over the next few months.

Thank you to the following schools for attending:

The Young Women's Leadership School in Queens; BBMS/PS 182; IS 230Q; the Young Women's Leadership School in Astoria; Bronx School of Law, Government, and Justice; MS 391; World Journalism Preparatory School; PS/MS 37; MAT/126; JHS 234; Secondary School for Journalism; Choir Academy of Harlem; JHS 185Q; and IS 109Q

Access the materials from the workshop here:

Presentation (PowerPoint)

Handouts (PDF)

Global Classrooms Kick-Off Workshop - Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 4:30-7:00pm

This workshop, held at the UNA-USA office, was desiged to famliarize new and veteran Global Classrooms educators with the Global Classrooms support components. Approximately 20 participants learned about the new Global Classrooms: New York City webpage, upcoming events, and the new curriculum unit to be released next fall. Participants also met the two new Lead Teachers and spent time networking and collaborating with one another. 

Thank you to the following schools for coming: International Leadership Charter School; Brooklyn College Academy,; Brooklyn International High School; BBMS; Midwood High School; PS/MS 37; Choir Academy of Harlem; Bronx School for Law, Government, and Justice; Brooklyn School for Music and Theater; Talented and Gifted School for Young Scholars; Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies; IS 230; East-West School of International Studies; MS 391; and IS 59.

This exciting meeting held at McFadden's Saloon in midtown was a time for all Global Classrooms teachers (middle school AND high school) to gather and reflect on a successful school year. The first hour consisted of a meeting where teachers worked on a "Wish List" activity. Discussion and feedback was generated on ways to improve the program for next year. Advisors also networked and shared their implementation and planning strategies with one another. At 5:30pm the "Happy Hour" began with free drinks and food!

Thanks for coming: Brooklyn College Academy, Boys and Girls High School, Louis D. Brandeis High School, I.S. 59, East Side Middle School, Brooklyn School for Music and Theater, PS/MS 37, Secondary School for Journalism, and Henry Street School for International Studies

This workshop designed specifically for all high school Global Classrooms^® advisors registered for the UNA-USA Model UN Conference on May 18-20, offered information and guidance on conference logistics. As an opportuniy for advisors to raise any last minute questions or concerns, the following items were discussed:

• Agenda
• Location
• Dress code
• Registration
• Dance
• Volunteering
• Chaperones
• Committees
• Lunch
• Transportation
• And more…

This workshop was held at the Merrilly Lynch Corporate Headquarters in the World Financial Center.  It was targeted specifically for high school Global Classrooms advisors registered for the UNA-USA MUN conference and for the first time, allowed the unique opportunity for students to participate alongside their advisors.

The panel featured three professionals in the fields of economics, trade and finance from Merrill Lynch. They presented on the following committee topics:

1) ECLAC: International Migration
2) UNCTAD: Diversification of Commodity-Based Economics
3) UNCTAD: Promoting Foreign Direct Investment

After all three 20-minute presentations, the floor was opened for discussion and questions. Teachers and students were given time at the end to collaborate and consider implementation.

Thank you to the Merrill Lynch volunteers: Elias Dau, Vipul Gautam, and Alex Girshin

Thank you to the following participating Global Classrooms schools: Brownsville Academy, Newcomers High School, La Salle Academy, Henry Street School for International Studies, and the Academy of American Studies.

This workshop was targeted specifically for middle school Global Classrooms advisors. It discussed projects that could be implemented in the classroom to promote social action based on the topics from the December model UN conference. Speakers, support, materials and directions were provided on the following projects:

1. Adopt-a-Minefield (www.landmines.org)
2. HERO (www.heroaction.org)
3. UNA New York Chapter (www.unausa.org)
4. Student Alliance (www.unausa.org/StudentAlliance)
5. Habitat for Humanity: Paper House Campaign
6. UNICEF: Penny Wars for Kids
7. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: World Refugee Day Projects
8. Children International: Sponsor a Child

Teachers left excited to implement this project in their classroms!

Thanks for participating East Side Middle School and I.S. 59!

Held at the UNA-USA office in midtown, this workshop offered Global Classrooms high school advisors insight on three difficult topics that would be debated in the May 2006 UNA-USA Model UN Conference.
Three Merrill Lynch professionals in the fields of economics, trade and finance presented on the following committee topics:

1. ESCWAS: Globalization and Development
2. ESCWAS: Development of the Private Sector
3. ECLAC:  Developing the Caribbean

Each topic was presented for 20-minutes, after which the floor was opened for discussion and questions. Teachers were given time at the end to collaborate and consider implementation.  Wine and cheese was served.

Thank you to our three Merrill Lynch presenters: Elias Dau, Jack Mitchell, and Suken Bhandari!

Thank you to the following schools for participating: 

NEST+M

OES Promesa

Louis D. Brandeis High School

Henry Street School for International Studies

OES Sheepshead Bay High School

Samuel J. Tilden High School

La Salle Academy

Thank you to all Global Classrooms advisors who attended the Model UN Skill-Building Workshop on Wednesday, March 1, 2006! These participants came from:

High School for Math, Science and Engineering

University Neighborhood High School

LaSalle Academy

Pathways College Preparatary School

Secondary School for Journalism

NEST+M

Offsite Educational Services at Promesa, Sheepshead Bay and Argus

Louis D. Brandeis High School

Jamaica High School

High School for Global Citizenship

Academy of American Studies

Murry Bergtraum High School

Baruch College Campus High School

Midwood High School

Brooklyn Collaborative High School

Brooklyn School for Music and Theater

Participants learned new ways to instruct their students in the areas of research, position papers, debate and public speaking. They collaborated with one another, sharing best practices and implementation techniques. Elias Dau, a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, gave a dynamic presentation on “Globalization,” providing teachers with interesting ways to translate this topic to their students. Teachers also realized the advantages of inviting a Merrill Lynch volunteer into their classroom to speak on the economic topics that will be debated at the conference.

For those of you who were unable to join us, here are some of the resources that were shared with participants:
Skill-Building Handouts
Skills-Building PowerPoint

Thanks to all teachers who attended the January 25th PD event!  We discussed conference logistics and teachers received resources to take back to the classroom. Global Classrooms advisors networked and collaborated with each other. Country assignments were distributed. Many thanks for your valuable feedback on the 2006 UNA-USA MUN background guides!

Thank you to the following schools that participated in the year's first PD event:

Brooklyn College Academy

Brooklyn School for Music and Theater

City Hall Academy

Franklin K. Lane HS

Henry Street School for International Studies

HS of Math, Science and Engineering

HS of Telecommunication Arts and Technology

Jobs for Youth

Kappa

MS 391

School for Social Justice and Inquiry

Secondary School for Journalism

For those of you who were unable to join us, here are some of the resources that were shared with participants:

Handout A – 2005 World Summit Resources

Handout B – UNA-USA Resource List

Global Classrooms: New York City Program Overview PowerPoint

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