Six Christel House students were selected to represent Spain and South Africa in the EDUMUN, United Nations Model organized by the Andres Bello Catholic University. The students are Espinel Christian (5A), Berrios Ronald (4A), Colina Frangelis (4A), De Andrade Kevin (4B), Almeida Jaifrel (5B) and Delgado María (4A).

EDUMUN is a training program promoted by the Dean of the Andres Bello Catholic University (UCAB) in conjunction with the School of Education and Research and Training Humanities Center to generate comparative analysis, discussions and proposals on the main contemporary educational topics. In participating, students develop critical thinking skills, educational background, compare and analyze foreign educational systems and set proposals to achieve ideal educational setting for Venezuela. The discussion is based on the dynamics of work of the United Nations and uses the rules of discussion and debate of the UN meetings performed annually in Caracas. The project is designed for students in 4th. and 5th. who are the protagonists of the final meeting to be held from 21 to 23 May 2010 school year.

Similarly a group of at least 10 students of the UCAB education career will be formed in the contemporary educational discussion by ten academics, make the learning process accompanying in schools participating in the model.

Educational topics for discussion include the following: inclusion and quality of education - finance education training and teaching career - role of the State and the family education, education and training for work - duties and rights of students. First work session with all participants will be on April 10th, 2010 and celebration of the United Nations Model from May 21st to 23, 2010.

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