RESEARCH MATRIX 1
2025-2026 EDUC 771 – Curriculum Theory Curriculum Change Plan: Part 1 -
Research Matrix Liberty University
Curriculum Change Plan: Part 1 - Research Matrix
Courtney
School of Education, Liberty University
Author Note
Courtney Goins
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Courtney Goins.
Email:
, RESEARCH MATRIX 2
Curriculum Change Plan: Part 1 - Research Matrix
Curriculum Change Plan Proposed Topic: Kindergarten Phonics
RESOURCE #1 Key Knowledge to Support Phonological Awareness and Phonics
Instruction - 2022
1. Title, Year
2. Theoretical The theoretical framework addressed in this article is the simple view of
Framework reading and Scarborough’s rope. The first framework addressed is the
simple view of reading theory, which was developed by Phil Gough and
William Tunmer in 1986. This theory defines how students comprehend
the text that they are reading. They outlined that students must be able to
decode words and have oral language skills to produce reading
comprehension skills (Models of Reading 2025). The second framework
addressed is Scarborough’s rope. This reading model was developed in
2001 by Dr. Hollis Scarborough. He examines and identifies the multiple
components of oral language comprehension, as well as word recognition,
that are essential for becoming a fluent reader (Models of Reading, 2025).
Both the simple view of reading and Scarborough’s rope are important
theories of reading, as they highlight the essential skills required to
become a fluent reader (Models of Reading, 2025).
3. Research 1. What do teachers need to know about phonological awareness and
Question(s) phonics instruction to support beginning readers?
4. Methodology This article addresses the knowledge teachers need to support students in
and Results
learning phonological and phonics skills, as well as the necessary
instruction to achieve this. Shayne Piasta and Alida Hudson (2022) noted
2025-2026 EDUC 771 – Curriculum Theory Curriculum Change Plan: Part 1 -
Research Matrix Liberty University
Curriculum Change Plan: Part 1 - Research Matrix
Courtney
School of Education, Liberty University
Author Note
Courtney Goins
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Courtney Goins.
Email:
, RESEARCH MATRIX 2
Curriculum Change Plan: Part 1 - Research Matrix
Curriculum Change Plan Proposed Topic: Kindergarten Phonics
RESOURCE #1 Key Knowledge to Support Phonological Awareness and Phonics
Instruction - 2022
1. Title, Year
2. Theoretical The theoretical framework addressed in this article is the simple view of
Framework reading and Scarborough’s rope. The first framework addressed is the
simple view of reading theory, which was developed by Phil Gough and
William Tunmer in 1986. This theory defines how students comprehend
the text that they are reading. They outlined that students must be able to
decode words and have oral language skills to produce reading
comprehension skills (Models of Reading 2025). The second framework
addressed is Scarborough’s rope. This reading model was developed in
2001 by Dr. Hollis Scarborough. He examines and identifies the multiple
components of oral language comprehension, as well as word recognition,
that are essential for becoming a fluent reader (Models of Reading, 2025).
Both the simple view of reading and Scarborough’s rope are important
theories of reading, as they highlight the essential skills required to
become a fluent reader (Models of Reading, 2025).
3. Research 1. What do teachers need to know about phonological awareness and
Question(s) phonics instruction to support beginning readers?
4. Methodology This article addresses the knowledge teachers need to support students in
and Results
learning phonological and phonics skills, as well as the necessary
instruction to achieve this. Shayne Piasta and Alida Hudson (2022) noted
