Research-led professional learning that moves classrooms
from structure to interpretation — and from clarity to depth.
The Humanities Studio supports English and Humanities teachers to respond to the shifts of the Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0 by deepening reasoning, interpretation, and disciplinary inquiry in Years 9–12.
Flagship Workshops
Thinking‑First Writing: Using AI to Strengthen Reasoning & Expression
Reframing TEEL so structure supports thinking, not replaces it. Teachers learn to prompt AI for scaffolds, then design tasks and routines that elicit student interpretation and argument.
APST: 1.2, 2.1, 2.5, 3.3, 5.2 · VTLM: Explicit Teaching; Supported Application
Truth, Text & Technology: Teaching Critical Literacy in the Age of Misinformation
From deepfakes to persuasive TikToks, students need epistemic literacy. This session equips teachers to teach source critique, bias detection, and multimodal argument across the Humanities.
APST: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.5, 3.3 · VTLM: Inquiry Cycles; Knowledge & Memory
Inquiry That Sticks: Designing Rigor & Curiosity in the Humanities
Transforming coverage into interpretive inquiry. Learn to frame questions that connect challenge with meaning, sequence inquiry tasks for cognitive growth, and use feedback loops that deepen reasoning.
APST: 2.1, 3.1, 5.2, 6.2 · VTLM: Planning for Challenge; Supported Application
Workshop Overview (PDF)
One‑page summary of workshops, audiences, and outcomes. Perfect for sharing with curriculum leaders.
Classroom Tools (coming soon)
Student-facing scaffold that keeps thinking central. PDF & Google Doc versions.
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Daily warm-up for evidence → claim → reasoning.
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Checklist for designing tasks that elicit genuine student insight.
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Alignment & Audience
Workshops respond to Version 2.0 shifts by strengthening reasoning, interpretation, multimodal literacy, and inquiry design in Years 9–12.
Typical alignment includes 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.5, 3.3, 6.2. Certificates provided for MyVIT evidence; sessions may be logged as self‑selected PD for VIT renewal.
English & Humanities teachers (Years 9–12); curriculum leaders seeking research‑led, classroom‑ready practice.
Format & Pricing
$990 per school · Up to 12 attendees
$1,950 per school · Deeper design & practice
Two × 45‑min add‑on · $600 · Implementation support
Individuals $250 · Same‑school groups $220 each. Certificates provided for MyVIT evidence.
About — Dr Stefania Capogreco
PhD (Cultural Studies); 7 years tertiary teaching. Founder of The Humanities Studio. I translate current research on reasoning, literacy, and interpretation into classroom‑ready routines for English and related Humanities.
My approach is thinking‑first and explicitly teaches students how to build insight and argument. Workshops are practical, research‑led, and designed for immediate classroom use.
- Reasoning‑first writing (TEEL with interpretation)
- Critical & multimodal literacy; bias & source critique
- Inquiry design that sticks (challenge × meaning)
- AI‑aware assessment & academic integrity
Enquiries & Bookings
Email to request dates, pricing, or a staff meeting session. I’ll reply with options and a simple one‑page proposal.
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