Margaret Allen speaks to researcher Dr Sarah McGeown discuss the challenges of finding motivation for some children to be enthusiastic about reading and what to expect from readers of every ability. Sarah is at The University of Edinburgh as a Senior Lecturer in Development Psychology, and Deputy Director of Research, Knowledge Exchange and Impact.
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