What Does an Advisor Have to Do? By
WBIAS
Preparation: Tactics and Strategies
Research- sources include: (Beware the Web- look for
objective sources)
Country speeches
· Secretary General Reports
· Student summaries of the issues
(after October 15th)
· Country web sites
· UN Wire
· CIA facts and File
· U.N. country profiles
Set up your preparation files, using folders, a binder, or a
similar format.
· Keep them organized for easy
reference (folders for research, policy statements.
· Advise the students to keep a binder
or separate folders and bring them to the conferences.
Print everything you can--- articles about the issues.
· Look for bias.
· Use diverse articles on the issues.
Share research on countries with your MUN group- there is no
substitute for practice.
· Write to your chairs and Secretary
General of the conference to clarify the issues.
Practice speaking in front of the group there is no
substitute for practice.
· Both informal briefings and formal
speeches are good tools.
· Practice using Robert’s Rules
(debate procedures) even in the informal debates.
· Make sure a copy of Robert’s Rules
is distributed throughout the class.
· Mock sessions are the ultimate
practice – and do them with others when possible.
· Attend the training sessions where
mock debates will be held and the rules of speaking emphasized.
When writing a formal speech, make good use of the time:
· Know the time limit for speeches
(Ambassadors – one minute).
· Be prepared.
· Base your speech on the current
circumstances in the country.
· Even if the speech is pre-written,
look up from your paper.
· Even if you speak extemporaneously,
you should have some notes with key words on them.
· Practice, practice, practice and
make sure you do not go over the time limit because the Secretary General or
chair will interrupt you.
At conferences:
· Start caucusing or lobbying early.
· Introduce yourself to the other
delegates during the registration period.
· Start lobbying even during the first
informal registration period.
· Get to know the chairs as soon as
possible.
The role of the
teacher is to be a facilitator, confidence builder:
· Try and build confidence
· Let the students chair the meetings.
· Talk to the students about
compromise
· Keep reminding the kids that they
are diplomats and that they are trying to make friends and influence people.
Conference Schedule
February 20th
Agenda Item |
Start Time |
End Time |
Registraion |
13:30 |
14:30 |
Opening Ceremony |
14:30 |
16:00 |
Break |
16:00 |
16:15 |
Committee Session I |
16:15 |
18:00 |
Buses to Nordia |
18:15 |
18:30 |
February 21st
Agenda Item |
Start Time |
End Time |
Buses leave Nordia |
8:00 |
8:15 |
Committee Session II |
8:45 |
10:15 |
Break |
10:15 |
10:30 |
Committee Session III |
10:30 |
13:30 |
Lunch |
12:30 |
13:30 |
Guest Speakers |
13:30 |
14:15 |
Committee Session IV |
14:15 |
16:00 |
Break |
16:00 |
16:15 |
Committee Session V |
16:15 |
18:00 |
Dinner |
18:30 |
19:30 |
Cultural Night |
19:30 |
20:30 |
Dance and Activities |
20:30 |
22:00 |
Buses to Nordia |
22:15 |
22:30 |
February 22nd
Agenda Item |
Start Time |
End Time |
Buses from Nordia |
8:00 |
8:15 |
Committee Session VI |
8:45 |
10:15 |
Break |
10:15 |
10:30 |
Committee Session VII |
10:30 |
13:30 |
Lunch |
12:30 |
13:30 |
Closing Committee Session |
13:30 |
14:30 |
Break |
14:30 |
15:00 |
Closing Ceremony |
15:00 |
16:30 |