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RESEARCH
Researched informed practice.
Our Aurora Academic Charter School teaching and learning team is actively engaged in research and evidence to inform policy and practice. We publish our school-based and collaborative action research projects on our school website to allow for sharing, dissemination, and use of our research with colleagues and stakeholders from local to international. Our research is focused on improving student learning success and achievement.
Our research partners include the University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University, the University of Calgary, Alberta Education, Alberta Teachers’ Association, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), and numerous school divisions and universities/faculties.
As a collaborative and generative teaching and learning community, we appreciate your engagement with our research-informed and evidence-based learning team and stakeholders. ​
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Do not hesitate to contact our Research & Grants Manager, Dr. Paul Wozny, at pwozny@auroraschool.ca for any further information or support.
Learning, research and innovation have long been a passion of mine. These passions were further pursued in my undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Alberta with a focus on research, science and technology, leadership and innovation. I was so fortunate to have exemplary graduate advisors, Dr. Michael Szabo for my Master's Degree and Theoretical Physicist Dr. Wytze Brouwer for my Doctor in Education.
As a teacher, administrator, and researcher I have been fortunate to work with so many inspiring people and continue a life-long journey of education and innovation. Along with research and writing, I enjoy hiking and biking with my family and friends. It is an honour working with the fabulous Aurora students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders.
Dr. Paul Wozny
Current Research
WELLBEING & FLOURISHING FOREVER
Aurora Academic Charter School and Sherbrooke Community League are pleased to announce that they are engaging in a collaborative mental health and wellness pilot project that supports students and families to promote positive mental health and actively engaged members of the community.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Research Presentation : Choice and Change Through Process and Practices: Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project by Lana Nogue, Aaron Block, Paul Wozny, Mary Healy, Ian Gray, and Catherine Jevic. Alberta Research Network Symposium, Alberta Education, November 21, 2024.
Research Paper: The Importance and Practice of Parental Engagement in Schools: A Synthesis of the Literature by Dr. Malcolm Steinberg, Dr. Paul Wozny, Dr. Owen Livermore, Dr. Nicole Ofoso, Dr. Paul Veugelers, Mr. Ian Gray, and Dr. Jim Parsons. Edited by Jacqueline Harman. September 15, 2022.
Research Presentation: June 4, 2020, to the Alberta Education Research Network and Research Partnerships Program: Addressing Parent Voice and Perspectives for Improvement of Engagement and Social Connectedness within the Multicultural Fabric and Culture of Schools by Dr. Malcolm Steinberg, Dr. Paul Wozny, Dr. Owen Livermore, Dr. Nicole Ofosu & Dr. Paul Veugelers.
Parent Voice and Perspectives for Improvement of Engagement and Social Connectedness within the Multicultural Fabric and Culture of Schools by Dr. Malcolm Steinberg, Dr. Paul Wozny, Dr. Owen Livermore, Dr. Nicole Ofosu & Dr. Paul Veugelers - February 2020 (Final Report).
TAAPCS Conference Art of Research Presentation - October 25, 2019 by Dr. Malcolm Steinberg & Dr. Paul Wozny.
Aurora School Ltd. Mathematics PAT Trajectories Longitudinal Research - 2019
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Trajectories in Student Mathematics Performance - June 2019 (Final Report)
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Volume 2 - 2016/17 Aurora Action Research Community of Practice Annual Report
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Volume 1 - 2015/16 Aurora Action Research Community of Practice Annual Report