3 Cs of Change
Consciousness, Conviction, and Commitment must be identified for both individuals and institutions as part of transformational change leading to educational excellence and equity. The 3 Cs of Change tool provides a simple and replicable platform for assessment. Using the 3 Cs of Change, both individuals and systems can determine where they are in the journey and decide where they want to go.
“Only the educated are free.”
— Epictetu
Consciousness
- Thinking – quantitative
- Feeling – qualitative
- Personal
- Isolate racial /social identities
- Multiple perspectives
Conviction
- Mental models
- Beliefs
- Morals
- Values
Commitment
- Examine the normative set of values and believes
- Acting – doing something that impacts lived racial, social and marginalized experiences