a program overview. agenda i.introduction to global classrooms ii. support for global classrooms...
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A Program OverviewA Program Overview
AgendaAgendaI. Introduction to Global Classrooms
II. Support for Global Classrooms Schools
III. Program Implementation and Planning
IV. Closing and Wrap-Up
II.II. Introduction to Introduction to Global ClassroomsGlobal Classrooms
Global Classrooms is . . . Global Classrooms is . . . • A UNA-USA educational program;
• Geared toward urban middle school and high school students;
• Implemented as a co-curricular and extra-curricular program;
• Focused on bringing Model UN to public schools in the US and abroad.
At the heart of UNA-USA’s At the heart of UNA-USA’s Global Classrooms program Global Classrooms program isis
Model Model United United NationsNations
What is Model UN?What is Model UN?• A simulation of UN organs, committees
and agencies;• A student-based activity where students
role-play ambassadors of the UN’s 192 member states;
• A vehicle or tool to teach: geography, history, current events, international relations, global studies and English Language Arts skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
Well-Known Model UNers:Well-Known Model UNers:• Legal: Sandra Day
O’Conner US Supreme Court Justice
• Political: Al Gore, Former Vice President of the US
• Media: George Stephanopoulos, ABC News Anchor & Correspondent
• Business: Many members of the Young Presidents Organization
• Performing Arts: Samuel L. Jackson
• Other: Educators, Doctors, Engineers, etc.
Model UN For Everyone Model UN For Everyone VideoVideo
PART ONE
PART TWO
III. Support for SchoolsIII. Support for Schools
TheThe Global Classrooms Global Classrooms Program Components :Program Components :
1. Curriculum
2. Consultant – CPS
3. Conference
4. Websites
Global Classrooms Support: Global Classrooms Support: CurriculumCurriculum
Free download for all Global Classrooms Teachers
Economics of Globalization
Global Classrooms Support: Global Classrooms Support: CurriculumCurriculum
1. All 5 units come with an accompanying Power Point presentation.
2. Free to all participating GC teachers
Human Rights Unit
Global Classrooms & Global Classrooms & StandardsStandardsAligned with standards in:
• Social Studies (NCSS)• English Language Arts (IRA/NCTE)• National Geography Standards (U.S. Department of
Education)• Civics and Government (U.S. Department of Education)
Also aligned with all Global Classrooms state standards:
Illinois State Social-Emotional Learning Standards (SELs) Florida MassachusettsWashington D.C. TexasCalifornia New York
Models of ImplementationModels of ImplementationCurricular (11.7%)• Global Classrooms as a social studies elective (Chicago, NY)• Used as the main resource for an existing elective (e.g.
International Relations, International Law, Leadership, etc.)
Co-Curricular (49.5%)• Resource for an existing, mandated class (e.g. World
Studies, Global History, etc.)
Extra-Curricular (38.7%)• After-school program• Weekly club
Global Classrooms Support: Global Classrooms Support: Lead TeachersLead Teachers• Communication via phone, email, and onsite
visits;
• Modeling lesson plans and supplementary activities;
• Assistance in building students’ Model UN skills;
• Helping to prepare for the Model UN Conference.
Global Classrooms Support:Global Classrooms Support:Professional Development Professional Development Opportunities for TeachersOpportunities for Teachers
• November 12, 2010
• Once you register, you will receive information on any professional development throughout the year
Global Classrooms Support: Global Classrooms Support: Consultant - CPSConsultant - CPS• On-going support and
coaching:• Communication• Workshops• Classroom visits
• Liaison between UNA-USA and school district, administrators, and teachers
• Coordinates team of Model UN Trainers and Lead Teachers
• Helps organize other events and resources:– Speakers – Mission briefings, etc..
CPS Consultant ContactCPS Consultant ContactGregory Smith
Chicago Public SchoolsWorld Languages & International StudiesOffice of Language and Cultural Education
Global Classrooms Support:Global Classrooms Support:WebsitesWebsites• Global Classrooms Homepage
– www.globalclassrooms.org
• Global Classrooms: Chicago– www.unausa.org/gcchicago
• To Register for the Global Classrooms/Model United Nations program use the following website
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ProgramRegistration
GC Chicago ConferenceGC Chicago Conference• Middle and High School Conference:
www.unausa.org/gcchicagomun • Friday, April 29th @ Illinois Institute of Technology• 500 students expected to participate• Free to all CPS’s with a cap of 32 students• Registration opens on Monday, October 18th at 5
PM EST• Registration closes on November 18th
• Country Assignments will be issued the week of November 29th (after the Thanksgiving holiday)
High School Committees and Topics
General Assembly (GA)Return of Cultural Artifacts to their Countries of Origin
Economic Commission on Africa (ECA)Role of Diamonds in Fueling Conflict
Security Council (SC) Separatist State Movements
Middle School Committees and Topics
Human Rights Commission (HR)Rights of Indigenous Peoples
World Health Organization (WHO) Access to Medication
Security Council (SC) Security Council Reform