Cultural Cognition

About Cultural Cognition

Welcome to the The Cultural Cognition Learning Center Web site. Our goal is to provide you and your family with the tools you need to be successful at learning.

The Cultural Cognition Learning Center has been serving the educational community since 1999. We specialize in helping people from non British backgrounds learn in a way that resonates with their cultural diversity.

Company Advisory Team

Dr Mark Lee has served as The Cultural Cognition Learning Center Educational Director since 1999.

Shane Lawrence has served as The Cultural Cognition Learning Center Program Advisor since 2000.

Area of Specialization

Differences in thinking processes which are emphasized by various types of cultures: hunting, agricultural, industrial and post- industrial. Detailed, critical examination of selected scientific studies of cross- cultural cognition.

Topics may include reasoning, mathematical concepts, contextualization, how language shapes thought, and the effects of literacy.

Dr. Mark William Lee

E-mail: mlee@isgdh.org
050 482 3583

Education

2002 Doctor of Philosophy in Education Queen's University
Evaluation and Assessment Kingston, Ontario
1998 Master of Education Queen's University
Curriculum and Instruction Kingston, Ontario
1993 Bachelor of Education University of Toronto
History and English (I/S) Toronto, Ontario
1990 Honours Bachelor of Arts University of Toronto
History and Humanities Toronto, Ontario

Awards

2000-2002 SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship ($32680) Graduate Fellowship
2001 Queen's University Graduate Award ($1500) Graduate Scholarship
2000 Dean's Travel Scholarship ($2500) Graduate Scholarship
2000 Queen's University Graduate Award ($1500) Graduate Scholarship
1999 Ontario Graduate Scholarship ($11859) Graduate Fellowship
1999 Companion, Order of the Northwest Citizenship Award
1998 R.S. McLaughlin Fellowship ($8000) Graduate Fellowship
1998 Queen's University Graduate Award ($1000) Graduate Scholarship
1997 Queen's University Graduate Award ($3000) Graduate Scholarship
1996 Queen's University Graduate Award ($1000) Graduate Scholarship

Academic and Professional Employment

2005 - Principal, Yanbu International School, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include management of staff and school and implementation of standardized American curriculum. A Rapid Teacher Training (RTT) program for new teachers at the graduate level has been developed and delivered this year. Also overseeing the Middle States accreditation process at the school. Principal evaluator for the 2006/2007 implementation of curriculum mapping across three district sites. Positioning of the school within a conservative Islamic community and participation in the negotiation of lease agreements are also featured within this position.
2005 Consultant to World University Service of Canada (WUSC). Worked with a consortium of Canadian professors to produce a needs assessment for local educational and civil reconstruction in tsunami affected regions of northeastern Sri Lanka.
2005 Consultant to the Ontario Ministry of Education. Served on a Trent based three member team hired by the Ontario Ministry of Education to produce an evaluation of extant models of international and domestic teacher testing. A position paper and series of presentations by team members to MOE stakeholders followed.
2004-2005 Administrator, Practicum Program, Trent University School of Education and Professional Learning. Responsibilities include creation of practicum assessment and evaluation procedures, liaising with school board personnel and chairing the Practicum Advisory Team to iterate program processes and goals.
2004-2005 Assistant Professor, Trent University. Responsibilities include teaching courses in classroom assessment, program evaluation, international education, and social sciences. Also, implemented a research program in the area of cross-cultural teaching and evaluation that was run out of Trent University.
2002- present Faculty Associate to the Social Program Evaluation Group, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. Consultant to Save the Children Canada. Composed a five day workshop on the evaluation of Peace Education programs in Afghanistan. Evaluation consultant for the Ontario East Children's Aid Society.
2002 Research Associate for the "Health Behaviour in School Children" Survey and the "Canadian Youth Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS" Study, Social Program Evaluation Group, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.
2002 Research Consultant on Alternative Teacher Accreditation Programs to the Assessment and Evaluation Group, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.
2002 Investigator/Evaluator for the Evaluation of Institutional Practices within Children's Aid Agencies in Eastern Ontario.
2001 Co-Principal Investigator/Evaluator for the Ontario Knowledge Network For Learning Project.
2000 Program Evaluator for the Evaluation of Student Learning and Behaviour at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, Cognet Program, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
1999 Program Evaluator for the Queen's Project in International Development.
1999 International Quality Assurance Advisor for the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
1998-2000 Educational Consultant and Technical Advisor for the Foundation for International Training. Participated in evaluation studies, gave workshops, and arranged and conducted a 3-week study tour for Egyptian Ministry of Education personnel to assist in the design and implementation of the CETA Girl-Child Education project in Egypt.
1997-2000 External Co-Evaluator for Education Research and Development (ERD). Participated in the design, implementation, and analysis phases of a program evaluation to assess the use of information technology in schools in Ontario.
1996-2000 Research Assistant to Dr. R. J. Wilson and Dr. L. Shulha for SSHRC grant on "Research in Classroom Assessment Practices: Collaboration in Research."

Teaching Experience

2004-2005 Bachelor of Education Instructor for the course entitled, "Socio-Cultural Influences on Learning and Teaching."
2004-2005 Bachelor of Education Instructor for the course entitled, "Positive Learning Environment."
1999-2001 Bachelor of Education Instructor for Program Focus course entitled, "Educators Abroad: International and Development Education."
2000 Master of Education Instructor for the course entitled, "Program Evaluation: Theory and Design."
1998-1999 Bachelor of Education Course Instructor and Faculty Liaison for the course entitled, "Theory and Professional Practice."
1997-1998 Teaching Assistant for Bachelor of Education Course entitled, "Teaching At-Risk Adolescents and Young Adults."
1996-1997 Teaching Assistant for Bachelor of Education Course entitled, "Learning and Development in Adolescence."
1994-1996 History Teacher at the American International School, Cairo, Egypt. Taught Grade 10 and 12 history and International Baccalaureate economics.
1991-1992 English Teacher at The Maple Leaf Collegiate in Toronto, Ontario. Instructed adolescent and adult Japanese and Korean students in individualized ESL programs.

Invited Addresses

2004 (Sept) Guest lecturer for the part-time Practicum Students at Trent University.
(Teacher beliefs and practices: The relationship among what teachers say, believe, and do).
2004 (May) Guest lecturer for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, New
Administrators Panel (Program evaluation).
2003 (Mar) Guest lecturer for the graduate course entitled "Program Evaluation" at the Faculty of Community Health and Policy Studies, Queen's University.
2001 (Feb) Guest lecturer for the graduate course entitled "International and Comparative Education" at the Faculty of Education, Queen's University.
1998 (Oct) Guest lecturer for the graduate course entitled "Cultural Studies" at the Faculty of Education, Queen's University.

Committees Served

2004 Wigle. R. S. "Comfort Conditions for Risk Taking in Drama." Master of Education thesis, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.

Book Chapters

Lee, M. (2006). Identifying and documenting assessment practices. In R. J. Wilson (Ed.), Assessment in Practice. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Portage and Main Press.
Lee, M. (2006). Models of learning and assessment. In R. J. Wilson (Ed.), Assessment in Practice. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Portage and Main Press.
Lee, M. (2004). Healthy living. In C. Currie, O. Samdal, W. Boyce, & B. Smith (Eds.), Health behaviour in school-aged children: A World Health Organization cross-national study. Kingston, ON: Health Canada.
Lee, M. (2004). Social inequalities. In C. Currie, O. Samdal, W. Boyce, & B. Smith (Eds.), Health behaviour in school-aged children: A World Health Organization cross-national study. Kingston, ON: Health Canada.

Journal Publications

Lee, M. (2002). The influence of cultural dimensions on collaboration in a cross-cultural program. The Journal of Canadian and International Education 31(1), 53-72.
Lock, C., & Lee, M. (2001). Mathematics teaching: The relationships among what teachers say, believe, and do. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education, 1, 305-317.
Lee, M., & Krugly-Smolska, E. (1999). Cultural understanding in prospective overseas teachers. Comparative and International Education, 28(1), 1-16.

Graduate Publications

Lee, M. (2002). An investigation of cultural dimensions and their influence on collaboration and program theory in one cross-cultural context. Doctoral thesis, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.
Lee, M. (1998). Cultural understandings and pre-service teachers' readiness for teaching in the international context. Master's thesis, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.

Technical Reports

Lee, M. (2005). A Needs Assessment of Local Educational and Capacity Building Needs. Paper prepared for the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario.
Larsen, M., Lock, C., & Lee, M. (2005). Models of Teacher Testing: A Synthesis. Peterborough, Ontario: Trent University.
Lee, M., & Berrill, D. (2004, July). Program Evaluation of the Bachelor of Education Program at Trent University. Peterborough, Ontario: Trent University.
Lee, M. (2004, April). Roadmaps to Best Practices in Child Welfare. Kingston, Ontario: The Eastern Division Children's Aid Society and Queen's University.
Lee, M. (2004, January). The Balanced School Day. Ottawa, Ontario: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
Lee, M. (2003, May). The Evaluation of Peace Education Initiatives in Afghanistan. Social Program Evaluation Group, Queen's University.
Lee, M. (2003, February). Adolescent sexual health determinants. In W. Boyce (Ed.), Canadian youth, sexual health, and HIV/AIDS study (pp. 5-80). Kingston, ON: Health Canada.
Lee, M., & Wang, H. (2002, August). Teacher learning and alternate teacher education programs. Kingston, Ontario: Alternative Teacher Accreditation Program for Teachers with International Experience (ATAPTIE).
Lock, C. L., Lee, M., & Boyce, W. (2002, June). Residential care processes in Eastern Region Children's Aid Society agencies: A pilot study. Kingston, Ontario: Social Program Evaluation Group.
Shulha, L., Lee, M. & Van Melle, E. (2001, May). The development of a program theory for the Innovative Models of Learning project. Toronto, Ontario: Ontario Ministry of Education.
Campbell, D., Kirby, J., Lee, M., & Lock, C. (2000, December). An evaluation of the impact of "Cognet" on inmate student learning and behaviour at Saskatchewan penitentiary. Kingston, Ontario: Correctional Services of Canada.
Lee, M., Lock, C., & Wilson, R. J. (2000, October). Report II: Information communication technology and the learning environment. Kingston, Ontario: Ontario Knowledge Network for Learning.
Lee, M., Lock, C., & Wilson, R. J. (2000, September). Report I: Information communication technology and the learning environment. Kingston, Ontario: Ontario Knowledge Network for Learning.
Lee, M. (2000, September). Cultural and Measurement considerations in a Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment Methodology. Kingston, Ontario: International Development Research Council.
Lee, M. & Boyce, W. (1999, October). Educational tracking studies: Models and methods. Kingston, Ontario: Foundation for International Training.
Boyce, W., & Lee, M. (1999, March). Mission report: Community education technical assistance project, Cairo, Egypt. Kingston, Ontario: Foundation for International Training.
Wilson, R. J., Shulha, L., Lee, M., Lock, C., & Van Melle, E. (1999, July). Final report: External evaluation "Hands On IT." Kingston, Ontario: Education Research and Development.
Shulha, L., Lee, M., & Lock, C. (1998, June). Hands on IT: Today and tomorrow. Kingston, Ontario: Education Research and Development.

Papers Presented at Conferences

Lee, M. & Smale, W. (2005, January). The influence of the cross-cultural collaborative process in engendering cross-cultural awareness in one development education program context. Paper presented at the Annual International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Smale, W. & Lee, M. (2005, January). Delinquency, family influences, and early school leaving. Paper presented at the Annual International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Lee, M. & Berrill, D. (2004, May). The emerging culture of collaboration within a School of Education: Cultural antecedents. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Taylor, C., Berrill, D., & Lee, M. (2004, May). Collaboration among Faculty at a new school of education and other university departments in an undergraduate Liberal Arts university. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Lee, M. (2001, May). Collaboration and knowledge production in a classroom assessment project. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, Washington.
Lee, M. (2000, May). Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Edmonton, Alberta.
Lee, M., & Shulha, L. (2000, June). The emergence, anatomy, and implications of teacher/researcher collaboration. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Lee, M. (1999, November). Inter-cultural considerations for establishing narrative: A case study of a CETA mission to rural girl's schools in Egypt. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Orlando, Florida.
Lee, M. (1999, November). Participatory evaluation design in contexts that feature high organizational turnover. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Evaluation Research Association, Orlando, Florida.
Lee, M. & Krugly-Smolska, E. (1999, June). The role of Faculties of Education in citizenship education: An initial inquiry into one Faculty's role in citizenship education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Lee, M. & Krugly-Smolska, E. (1998, June). Cultural knowledge and teaching in the international context. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Ottawa, Ontario.
Cunningham, M., Lee, M., & Vacheresse, J. (1996, November). Action Research in a graduate classroom. Poster session presented at the Ontario Education Research Council, Toronto, Ontario.

Membership in Professional Associations

American Evaluation Association
Association of Educational Research Officers of Ontario
American Educational Research Association
Canadian Society for the Study of Education
National Council on Measurement in Education

Personal and Professional Activities

Trent University

2004-present Director of the Educational Research and Evaluation Group
2004-present Chair of the Practicum Advisory Team
2004-present Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
2004-present Member of the Faculty Council Board
2004-present Member of the Dean's Advisory Council

Queen's University

2002-2003 Manuscript Reviewer for Canadian and International Education
2002-2003 Manuscript Reviewer for New Directions in Program Evaluation
2001-2002 Advisory Board member for the Social Program and Evaluation Group
1999-2002 Student Representative on the Faculty Board, Faculty of Education
999-2000 Assessor of B.Ed. Admissions Statements
1998-2002 Discussion Panelist for the Teachers' Overseas Recruitment Fair
1998-1999 Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
1996-1999 Student Coordinator for the Kelly Evaluation Conference

American International School in Egypt

1995-1996 Volleyball Coach and International Athletic Events Coordinator
1995-1996 Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
1994-1995 Member of the International Baccalaureate Advisory Council

Dr. Cinde Louise Lock

E-mail: cinde_lock@ocdsb.edu.on.ca
Address: 11K Banner Road, Nepean, ON K2H 8T3

Education

2001 - Doctor of Philosophy - Queen's University;
Education: Assessment and Evaluation - Kingston, Ontario
1998 - Master of Education - Queen's University
Curriculum and Instruction - Kingston, Ontario
1992 - Bachelor of Education - Queen's University
Science and Mathematics (I/S) - Kingston, Ontario
1990 - Honours Bachelor of Science - Queen's University
Chemistry Major; Mathematics Minor - Kingston, Ontario

Awards

2001 - Walter F. Light Award ($1600) - Graduate Travel Award
2000 - Queen's University Graduate Award ($1500) - Graduate Scholarship
1999-2002 - SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship ($49860) - Graduate Fellowship
1998 - R.S. McLaughlin Fellowship ($8000) - Graduate Fellowship
1998 - Queen's University Graduate Award ($1000) - Graduate Scholarship
1997 - Queen's University Graduate Award ($3000) - Graduate Scholarship
1996 - F.W. MacLean Fellowship ($4000) - Graduate Fellowship
1986 - Longstaffe Tuition Scholarship ($1000) - Undergraduate Scholarship
1986 - Valedictorian - George Vanier S. S.
1985, 1986 - Highest Female Grade Average - George Vanier S. S.

Academic and Evaluation-Related Employment

2003 - Coordinator of the Quality Assurance Division for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Ottawa, Ontario.
2002-2003 - Technical Consultant for the Evaluation of Province-Wide Assessments on Issues of Constuct Validity, Curriculum-Assessment Fit, Inter-Rater Reliability, Comparability Models, Scoring Models, and Standard Setting Procedures for the Education Quality and Accountability Office, Toronto, ON
2002 - Instrument Design and Validation Consultant for Quasars Quality Assurance Incorporated, Toronto, Ontario
2002 - Researcher on Provincial, Statewide, and International Systems of Large-Scale (3 months) Assessment for the Education Quality and Accountability Office, Toronto, Ontario
2001-2002 - Program Evaluator for the Evaluation of Residential Care Programs for the (10 months) Eastern Ontario Region Children's Aid Society Agencies
2000 - Researcher on Information and Communication Technology for the Ministry (4 months) of Education, Toronto, Ontario
2000 - Program Evaluator for the Evaluation of Student Learning and Behaviour at (4 months) Saskatchewan Penitentiary, Cognet Program, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
1999-2000 - Educational Consultant and Technical Advisor for the Education Quality and (12 months) Accountability Office, Toronto, Ontario
1999 - Educational Intern for the Education Quality and Accountability Office, (4 months) Toronto, Ontario
1999 - International Quality Assurance Advisor for the Third International (2 months) Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
1997-2000 - External Co-evaluator for Education Research and Development (ERD) Participated in the design, implementation, and analysis phases of a program evaluation to assess the use of information technology in schools in Ontario
1996-2000 - Research Assistant to Dr. R. J. Wilson and Dr. L. Shulha for SSHRC grant on "Research in Classroom Assessment Practices: Collaboration in Research"
1996-1998 - Research Assistant to Dr. H. Munby and Dr. T. Russell for SSHRC grant on "Mapping the Authority of Experience in Learning to Teach"
1997 - Summer Administrator and Program Developer for the Ban Righ Foundation (4 months) for Continuing University Education, Queen's University
1988 - Summer Research Student at the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work (4 months) in Chemistry, Guelph, Ontario. Conducted research on bio-inorganic reaction mechanisms

Teaching Experience

1998-1999 - Bachelor of Education Course Instructor and Faculty Liaison for course entitled "Theory and Professional Practice"
1994-1996 - Science Teacher at the American International School, Cairo, Egypt. Taught grade 7 and 11 science and International Baccalaureate chemistry
1992-1994 - Science and Mathematics Teacher at Yorkdale Secondary School, North York, Ontario. Taught grades 9-12 mathematics, chemistry, physics to adults and at-risk adolescents
1992 - English Literacy Teacher at Lawrence Park Middle School, North York, Ontario. Instructed grades 6-8 students in individualized reading and writing intervention programs
1990-1991 - Overseas Teaching Intern for the International Community School, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. Taught grade 7 and 8 mathematics and science, grade 9 health, and grade 11 chemistry

Journal Publications

Lock, C. (2002). The art of evaluation: A review. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 32(2), 147-151.
Munby, H., Lock, C., & Smith, L. (2001). Students or professionals: Identity conflicts in experience-based teacher education. McGill Journal of Education, 36, 115-130.
Lock, C., & Lee, M. (2001). Mathematics teaching: The relationships among what teachers' say, believe, and do. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education, 1, 305-317.
Lock, C., & Munby, H. (2000). Changing the practice of student assessment: One teacher's challenge. Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 46(3), 267-279.
Lock, C., & Wilson, R. J. (2000). School evaluation policies: A changing perspective. Orbit, 30(4), 11-14.
Munby, H., Cunningham, M., & Lock, C. (2000). School science culture: A case study of barriers to developing professional knowledge. Science Education, 84, 193-211.
Munby, H., Lock, C., Hutchinson, N., Whitehead, L., & Martin, A. (1999). Evaluation by teacher candidates of a field-based teacher education program using focus groups. Teacher Education Quarterly, 26(2), 35-50.
Whitehead, L., Hutchinson, N., Munby, H., Lock, C., & Martin, A. (1999). Exit evaluation of the pilot project for a restructured teacher education program. Teacher Education Quarterly, 26(2), 79-88.

Book Chapters

Lock, C. (In Press). Classroom Practices: Qualitative and Quantitative Indicators of Achievement. In R. J. Wilson (Ed.), Assessment in Practice. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Portage and Main Press.
Lock, C. (In Press). Utilizing the Results from Large-Scale Assessments: Influences on Teaching. In R. J. Wilson (Ed.), Assessment in Practice. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Portage and Main Press.
Lock, C., Munby, H., Hutchinson, N., & Whitehead, L. (2000). Getting the news: The good and the bad in a learning approach to evaluation. In R. Upitis (Ed.), Who will teach? A case study of teacher education reform (pp. 259-278). San Francisco, CA: Caddo Gap Press.

Other Publications

Lock, C. (2001). The influence of a large-scale assessment program on classroom practices. Doctoral thesis, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.
Lock, C. (1998). Influences on the implementation of new assessment practices: A case study. Master's thesis, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.

Technical Reports

Lock, C. L., & Wilson, R. J. (2003, September). Models of elementary reading and writing, the Ontario curriculum and the assessment program: How do they fit? Toronto, Ontario: Education Quality and Accountability Office.
Wilson, R. J., & Lock, C. L. (2002, August). Analyses of instruments: Quality development of schools project. Toronto, Ontario: Quasars Incorporated.
Lock, C. L., Lee, M., & Boyce, W. (2002, June). Residential care processes in Eastern Region Children's Aid Society agencies: A pilot study. Kingston, Ontario: Social Program Evaluation Group, Queen's University.
Campbell, D., Kirby, J., Lee, M., & Lock, C. (2000, December). An evaluation of the impact of "Cognet" on inmate student learning and behaviour at Saskatchewan penitentiary. Kingston, Ontario: Correctional Services of Canada.
Lee, M., Lock, C., & Wilson, R. J. (2000, October). Report II: Information communication technology and the learning environment. Kingston, Ontario: Ontario Knowledge Network for Learning.
Lee, M., Lock, C., & Wilson, R. J. (2000, September). Report I: Information communication technology and the learning environment. Kingston, Ontario: Ontario Knowledge Network for Learning.
Lock, C. (1999, December). Documentation and critique of the development of the EQAO Grade 9 assessment of mathematics. Toronto, Ontario: Education Quality and Accountability Office.
Wilson, R. J., & Lock, C. (1999, August). Comparability: A report to the Education Quality and Accountability Office. Toronto, Ontario: Education Quality and Accountability Office.
Wilson, R. J., Shulha, L., Lee, M., Lock, C., & Van Melle, E. (1999, July). Final report: External evaluation "Hands on IT." Kingston, Ontario: Education Research and Development.
Lock, C., & Young, J. (1999, June). An evaluation of the pre-service teacher education program: A report on exit questionnaires. Final report to the Dean of Education. Kingston, Ontario: Faculty of Education, Queen's University.
Shulha, L., Lee, M., & Lock, C. (1998, June). Hands on IT: Today and tomorrow. Kingston, Ontario: Education Research and Development.
Whitehead, L., Hutchinson, N., Munby, H., Lock, C., & Martin, A. (1997, June). A summary of the findings of an exit evaluation of the pilot project for a restructured Bachelor of Education program. Final report to the Ministry of Education and Training: Pilot teacher education program, Ontario.

Invited Addresses and Papers Presented at Conferences

Lock, C. (2003, September). Interpreting data and the role of quality assurance. Invited Address to the Ottawa-Carleton Association of School Councils, Ottawa, Ontario.
Lock, C. (2003, September). Considerations in the Interpretation of test results. Invited address to the Special Education Advisory Council, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Ottawa, Ontario.
Lock, C. (2002, April). The influx of large-scale assessment in Ontario: A crisis or a transformation? Invited Address at the Annual Graduate Student Symposium, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.
Saunders, K., & Lock, C. (2001, May). Challenges and solutions in the development of the EQAO grade 9 assessment of mathematics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Quebec City, Quebec.
Lock, C. (2001, April). Teacher characteristics that shape assessment practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, Washington.
Lock, C. (2000, May). The influence of two teachers' perceptions of knowledge and learning on their classroom practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Edmonton, Alberta.
Lock, C., & Wilson, R. J. (1999, June). Research in student assessment: A case of two solitudes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Munby, H., Lock, C., & Smith, L. (1999, April). Students or professionals: Identity conflicts in experience-based teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec.
Lock, C. (1998, May). A case study of the factors influencing the implementation of new assessment practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Ottawa, Ontario.
Lock, C., Munby, H., Hutchinson, N., & Whitehead, L. (1998, May). Getting the news: The good and the bad in a learning approach to evaluation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Ottawa, Ontario.
Munby, H., Lock, C., Hutchinson, N., Whitehead, L., & Martin, A. (1997, June). Evaluation by teacher candidates of a field-based teacher education program using focus groups. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Whitehead, L., Hutchinson, N., Munby, H., Lock, C., & Martin, A. (1997, June). A summary of the findings of an exit evaluation of the pilot project for a restructured Bachelor of Education program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, St. John's, Newfoundland.

Membership in Professional Associations

Phi Delta Kappan, Ontario Chapter
Association of Educational Research Officers of Ontario, Executive Member
American Educational Research Association
Canadian Society for the Study of Education
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Professional Activities

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
- 2003 - Chair of the Staff Advisory Council on Student Evaluation
- 2003 - Member of the At-Risk Steering Committee
- 2003 - Member of the Research Ethics Review Board for the City of Ottawa
- 2003 - Member of the Evaluation Action Group for the City of Ottawa
- 2003 - Member of the External Research Advisory Committee
- 2003 - Member of the "Success by Six" Committee for the City of Ottawa
Queen's University
- 2001-2002 - Organizing Committee Member for the Teachers' Overseas Recruiting Fair
- 2000-2001 - Member of the Queen's Medical Outreach Team
- 1999-2000 - Member of the Graduate Student Education Standing Committee
- 1997-2000 - Member of the Board of Directors for the Ban Righ Foundation
- 1997-2000 - Member of the Awards Committee, Ban Righ Foundation
- 1996-1999 - Student Coordinator for the Kelly Evaluation Conference
American International School in Egypt
- 1996 - Associate Teacher for the University of Iowa Bachelor of Education Program
- 1996 - Grade 2 Drama Coordinator and Instructor
- 1995-1996 - Advisor for New Science Laboratories - Facilities Committee
- 1995-1996 - Club Advisor for the Middle and High School Student Council
North York Board of Education
- 1993-1994 - Professional Development Committee Member
- 1992-1993 - Periwinkle Environmental Action Group Member
International Community School in Ivory Coast
- 1991 - Facilities Committee Member - Assistant to Accreditation Team
- 1990-1991 - Math Counts Competition Advisor and Club Sponsor