

Jamaica Plain Community Centers
ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM
ALP Landing Page for: ESOL Level 4
Instructor: Meghan McBain
Email: meghan@jpadulted.org
Meeting Times:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
09:30 am - 12:30 pm (AM)
06:00 pm - 09:00 pm (PM)

Class Notes:
This is a lower intermediate ESOL course. Classes
will be held virtually through Zoom. I am available to
speak outside of class if you need any support. Feel
free to reach out via text or email, and we can set
up an appointment.
Course Syllabus:
Unit 1
Welcome/Who Are We?:
Who are we as individuals? Who are we as a class? How can we learn more about one another and establish a good learning environment?
Unit 2
Community/Civic Engagement:
What is a community? What is in our community? How do we participate in our community?
Unit 3
Well-Being:
What contributes to our well-being? What do we need to feel safe, healthy, and
cared for?
Unit 4
Food/Nutrition:
What is nutrition? What types of foods are good for us? How can we access nutritious foods?
Unit 5
Civil Rights and Women’s Rights:
What are civil rights? How have women fought for rights? How do we advocate for ourselves?
Unit 6
Power:
What is power? Who has power? How can and do people empower themselves?
Unit 7
Truth:
What is truth? How can we determine what is true and accurate? What is our responsibility for determining and telling the truth?
Course Rubric:
