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How to Run a Model UN Simulation

Simulations teach diplomacy.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Simulations teach diplomacy. In short: assign; provide; teach, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Assign countries.

  2. Provide briefing materials.

  3. Teach procedures.

  4. Run debate sessions.

  5. Draft resolutions.

  6. Debrief.

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