Global Classrooms International Model UN Conference
Global Classrooms is an innovative educational program that engages public middle school and high school students in an exploration of current world issues through interactive simulations and curricular materials. Global Classrooms cultivates literacy and leadership as students explore important topics such as peacekeeping, sustainable development and human rights During class simulations of the United Nations (UN) Security Council and other UN organs, students tackle global concerns including poverty, refugee protection and the environment as they role-play country, interest group, or nongovernmental organization positions.
At the heart of UNA-USA’s Global Classrooms program is Model United Nations, which for the past fifty years has been at the center of a thriving community of young people interested in issues of international cooperation. Model UN allows students to step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate international issues, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the UN’s rules of procedure – all in the interest of mobilizing “international cooperation” to solve global problems.
Global Classroom Harvard
Ghana was one of the countries to benefit from this project with training of staff, faculty advisors and students in August and the successful implementation of first ever LIFE LINK HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS from the 5-9 January 2005.
Goals and Objectives of GLOBAL CLASSROOMS
- Global Classrooms cultivates global literacy, life skills and the attitudes necessary for active citizenship by:
- Engaging students through the exploration of international issues and institutions;
- Supporting educators through professional development and innovative learning resources; and
- Enriching communities by nurturing respect among young people for diverse perspectives.
Comments About the Conference
“M.U.N conference sort to build in us leadership and interpersonal skills for national development, Isay a big thank you to the secretary-general and the supported staff for the good work done. This program was great, very interesting and educative.”
-Fiifi Botchway
“I liked everything that happened especially the way we were able argue on certain issues and finally found solutions to them at last.” -Nana Ama Marfoa
“Model United Nations has been very interesting… I love it and always want to be apart of it.”
-Vera Achiaa Darko
Comments from Staff and Faculty Advisors
“ Working with other staff members was a wonderful experience.”
-Josephine Conduah
“…we had team spirit…and the kids were great, I was impressed with their level of commitment.”
-Lebene Ledi
“…it was challenging seeing delegates’ debate professionally and exhibit basic model UN procedural rules to reach a consensus.”
-Bernice Yeboah
“ …the conference was a roaring success… the delegates were well informed, eloquent and brilliant!”
-Aurelia Asare
“ …it has been interesting working with students from different regions with diverse perspectives and ideologies …”
-Ese Adjabeng
EVALAUTION
The following questions were asked and here are the results.
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QUESTIONS |
ANSWERS (YES %) |
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Have you benefited in any way from the conference ? |
87.5 |
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Would you continue to be a ‘MUNer’ and take part in future conferences? |
86.7 |
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Were the conference sessions mentally stimulating and interesting? |
80.4 |
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Were your expectations for the conference fulfilled? |
80.0 |
