GC LAU MUN
The MUN aims to teach diplomacy by emphasizing on effective communication, negotiation skills, world affairs, UN principles and governmental representation. Over the course of seven training sessions - four hours each - high-school students are trained to be tomorrow’s leaders by taking on the role of diplomats in the final conference, where a simulation of real UN sessions takes place. Check the poster, artilce, and website.
The simulation exercises teach students the ways of the United Nations and the values of role playing and objectivity in addition to broadening their knowledge about world affairs. The MUN focuses mainly on the leadership skills needed for diplomats. Leadership in this context is on a political level and implies bringing about change when it comes to world issues and concerns under governmental patronage. It teaches students diplomacy skills by making them step into the shoes of ambassadors discussing and debating world affairs.
Criterion | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
Students | 541 | 650 | 860 | 1100 | 1300 | 1609 (202 middle schoolers) |
Schools | 76 | 79 | 87 | 110 | 117 | 120 (54 middle school) |
Committees | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Trainers | 26 | 36 | 30 | 47 | 48 | 58 |
There are seven training sessions:
Session 1 – Introduction to the UN and the MUN
Session 2 – Rules of Procedure / Research and Interpretation
Session 3 – Research and Interpretation / Position Paper
Session 4 – Public Speaking and Role Playing
Session 5 – Negotiation Skills and Conflict Resolution
Session 6 – Caucusing / Resolution Writing
Session 7 – UN Day / Mock Simulation