Question
Question
Students will explore the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by formulating and discussing open-ended questions about Igbo culture and Achebe's narrative choices, setting the stage for deeper inquiry and critical analysis in subsequent phases.
Days 1 - 7
Research
Research
Students will conduct in-depth research on Igbo culture and Achebe's writing techniques through peer-reviewed articles, collaborative interviews with cultural experts, and text annotations, to build a well-rounded foundation for their podcast series and debates.
Days 7 - 13
Create
Create
Students will script and produce podcast episodes portraying Igbo characters' perspectives and insights based on their interpretations of Achebe's narrative, using peer feedback and their research findings as they synthesize and express new understandings of Igbo culture.
Days 13 - 19
Share
Share
Students will present their podcast series and host interactive debates, using peer feedback to refine their interpretation of Igbo culture expressed through Achebe's novel, fostering diverse viewpoints and enhancing their communication skills.
Days 19 - 25
Reflect
Reflect
Students will engage in reflection by examining the feedback from peer critiques, evaluating their podcast scripts and interviews about Igbo culture, and identifying what insights were gained and what improvements can be made, setting the stage for applying these reflections in the final phase.
Days 25 - 30
Act/Apply
Act/Apply
Students will conduct peer podcasts where they assume the roles of Igbo characters, integrating analysis and cultural perspectives from previous phases to foster critical dialogue, refine narratives based on feedback, and contribute insights to a shared platform, driving real-world understanding of Igbo culture and Achebe's literary choices.
Days 31 - 36
Question
Days 1–7
Day 1
Collaborative Brainstorming Session
Activity
45m
Igbo Cultural Festival Simulation
Launch
60m
Day 2
Day 3
Self-Reflection Journal
Deliverable
30m
Day 4
Peer Feedback and Reflection
Assessment
Day 5
Day 6
Research
Days 7–13
Day 7
Interactive Igbo Culture Research Dive
Activity
60m
Day 8
Collaborative Textual Analysis Discussion
Activity
45m
Peer Review Workshop
Deliverable
40m
Day 9
Debate Simulation on Cultural Perspectives
Activity
60m
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Create
Days 13–19
Day 13
Introduction to Podcast Production
Launch
30m
Collaborative Script Writing
Activity
50m
Day 14
Podcast Recording Practice
Activity
45m
Self-Reflection and Character Analysis
Deliverable
30m
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Share
Days 19–25
Day 19
Podcast Episode Draft Listening Party
Activity
60m
Day 20
Q&A Preparation Session
Activity
45m
Day 21
Podcast Episode Presentation
Assessment
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Reflect
Days 25–30
Day 25
Peer Reflection and Feedback Workshop
Deliverable
60m
Day 26
Reflection Circle: Cultural Perspectives Discussion
Deliverable
60m
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Act/Apply
Days 31–36
Day 31
Podcast Script Refinement Workshop
Activity
60m
Character Analysis Discussion Session
Activity
45m
Podcast Peer Review and Feedback Exchange
Deliverable
45m
Day 32
Podcast Recording Session
Activity
90m
Day 33
Podcast Episode Final Submission
Assessment
Day 34
Day 35
Day 36
Day 37
Day 38
Day 39
Day 40
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Question
Collaborative Brainstorming Session
Igbo Cultural Festival Simulation
29
Day 2
30
Day 3
Self-Reflection Journal
1
Day 4
Peer Feedback and Reflection
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 5
6
Day 6
7
Day 7
Research
Interactive Igbo Culture Research Dive
8
Day 8
Collaborative Textual Analysis Discussion
Peer Review Workshop
12
Day 9
Debate Simulation on Cultural Perspectives
13
Day 10
14
Day 11
15
Day 12
19
Day 13
Create
Introduction to Podcast Production
Collaborative Script Writing
20
Day 14
Podcast Recording Practice
Self-Reflection and Character Analysis
21
Day 15
22
Day 16
26
Day 17
27
Day 18
28
Day 19
Share
Podcast Episode Draft Listening Party
29
Day 20
Q&A Preparation Session
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 21
Podcast Episode Presentation
3
Day 22
4
Day 23
5
Day 24
9
Day 25
Reflect
Peer Reflection and Feedback Workshop
10
Day 26
Reflection Circle: Cultural Perspectives Discussion
11
Day 27
12
Day 28
16
Day 29
17
Day 30
18
Day 31
Act/Apply
Podcast Script Refinement Workshop
Character Analysis Discussion Session
Podcast Peer Review and Feedback Exchange
19
Day 32
Podcast Recording Session
23
Day 33
Podcast Episode Final Submission
24
Day 34
25
Day 35
26
Day 36
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
30
Day 37
1
Day 38
2
Day 39
3
Day 40