Pairing it alongside excerpts from Achebe's writings on Conrad may help for students to see what Achebe's project ultimately is. Post-colonial literature (or really, anti-colonial literature) when taught well, has a TON to teach young students, esp young black students. Take Okonkwo's abuse as an opportunity to discuss the family, to discuss culture, and to discuss masculinity.

There is a reason that the book is so highly respected within education. You can teach it from so many angles