Pauldy C J Otermans
Biographic Data
| ID | 762220 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pauldy C J Otermans |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pauldy C J |
| FAMILY NAME | Otermans |
| SIGNATURE | OTERMANS P C J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Brunel University of London |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8495-348X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 26 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
GenAI-Enabled AI Teachers and Student Learning Engagement Across International Higher Education Contexts
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping how students engage with learning both within and beyond traditional classroom settings. In a time when the development of transferable skills is essential for enabling students to thrive in varied and rapidly evolving environments, the potential of GenAI to enhance learning engagement remains insufficiently understood. Despite rising interest in interactive, personalised learning companions…
Exploring equity and inclusion in team-based learning
BACKGROUND: Team-Based Learning (TBL) is widely used in medical education to promote active engagement, yet its structured format raises questions about how power, voice, and cultural inclusion are negotiated. Using a critical pedagogy lens can illuminate how students experience these dynamics. METHODS: This mixed-methods study explored Year 2 international medical students' experiences of inclusion, participation, and cultural responsiveness wit…
A qualitative exploration of the barriers asylum-seeking students face when accessing higher education in the UK
Since 2015, there has been a sharp upward trajectory in the number of applications for refugee status. This raises many questions for how education will assist refugee inclusion. However, accessing education after the age of 18 has been under-researched. This project looks to add to the body of knowledge as to why those from an asylum-seeker background are underrepresented in Higher Education (HE). Three key themes emerged through focus groups an…
Students’ and graduates’ perspectives on skill development in higher education
The transition from higher education to employment is increasingly competitive, requiring graduates to possess more than academic qualifications. This study explores UK students’ and graduates’ perspectives on skill development within higher education institutions. Through semi-structured interviews with 10 students and 7 employed graduates, thematic analysis identified key themes regarding skill acquisition, employability challenges, and institu…
Measuring and mapping authentic assessment with a novel quantitative typology
Authentic assessments are seen as a promising response to many of the challenges currently facing Higher Education. Studies have identified shared characteristics of authentic assessments, but it is also argued that the term is vague and subjective. Drawing on existing frameworks we have established a standardised measure to evaluate authenticity in the axes of product and process allowing graphical representation and mapping across programmes. W…
Colour-evasive racial ideologies underpinning the hidden curriculum of a majority-minority occupational therapy school in London, England
The concept of ethnoracial ‘majority-minority’ was introduced to describe changing population demographics where racial or ethnic groups traditionally in the majority have become a numerical minority. Despite their increase in recent years, very little is known of how hidden curricula manifests in these settings. Hence, this study sought to interrogate the hidden curriculum of race at an Occupational Therapy school with a majority-minority studen…
Students' Views on Their Academic Skills Development
Providing students with the right academic support throughout their studies is a crucial element for successful degree completion and graduate outcomes. The purpose of this study is to provide insights on how academic skills development for students can be enhanced. Data were data collected from students through one‐to‐one semi‐structured interviews with Year 1 and Year 2 Psychology students. Through thematic analysis, three themes were generated…
The working memory costs of a central attentional bottleneck in multitasking
When two (or more) tasks, each requiring a rapid response, are performed at the same time then serial processing may occur at certain processing stages, such as the response selection. There is accumulating evidence that such serial processing involves additional control processes, such as inhibition, switching, and scheduling (termed the active scheduling account). The present study tested whether the existence of serial processing in multitaski…
Coping with global uncertainty
Following the global outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020, individuals report psychological distress associated with the "new normal"-social distancing, financial hardships, and increased responsibilities while working from home. Given the interpersonal nature of stress and coping responses between romantic partners, based on the systemic transactional model this study posits that perceived partner dyadic coping may be an important moderator betwee…
Coping with global uncertainty
Following the global outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020, individuals report psychological distress associated with the "new normal"-social distancing, financial hardships, and increased responsibilities while working from home. Given the interpersonal nature of stress and coping responses between romantic partners, based on the systemic transactional model this study posits that perceived partner dyadic coping may be an important moderator betwee…
A qualitative exploration of the barriers asylum-seeking students face when accessing higher education in the UK
Since 2015, there has been a sharp upward trajectory in the number of applications for refugee status. This raises many questions for how education will assist refugee inclusion. However, accessing education after the age of 18 has been under-researched. This project looks to add to the body of knowledge as to why those from an asylum-seeker background are underrepresented in Higher Education (HE). Three key themes emerged through focus groups an…
The working memory costs of a central attentional bottleneck in multitasking
When two (or more) tasks, each requiring a rapid response, are performed at the same time then serial processing may occur at certain processing stages, such as the response selection. There is accumulating evidence that such serial processing involves additional control processes, such as inhibition, switching, and scheduling (termed the active scheduling account). The present study tested whether the existence of serial processing in multitaski…
Coping with global uncertainty
Following the global outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020, individuals report psychological distress associated with the "new normal"-social distancing, financial hardships, and increased responsibilities while working from home. Given the interpersonal nature of stress and coping responses between romantic partners, based on the systemic transactional model this study posits that perceived partner dyadic coping may be an important moderator betwee…
Students’ and graduates’ perspectives on skill development in higher education
The transition from higher education to employment is increasingly competitive, requiring graduates to possess more than academic qualifications. This study explores UK students’ and graduates’ perspectives on skill development within higher education institutions. Through semi-structured interviews with 10 students and 7 employed graduates, thematic analysis identified key themes regarding skill acquisition, employability challenges, and institu…
Measuring and mapping authentic assessment with a novel quantitative typology
Authentic assessments are seen as a promising response to many of the challenges currently facing Higher Education. Studies have identified shared characteristics of authentic assessments, but it is also argued that the term is vague and subjective. Drawing on existing frameworks we have established a standardised measure to evaluate authenticity in the axes of product and process allowing graphical representation and mapping across programmes. W…
Colour-evasive racial ideologies underpinning the hidden curriculum of a majority-minority occupational therapy school in London, England
The concept of ethnoracial ‘majority-minority’ was introduced to describe changing population demographics where racial or ethnic groups traditionally in the majority have become a numerical minority. Despite their increase in recent years, very little is known of how hidden curricula manifests in these settings. Hence, this study sought to interrogate the hidden curriculum of race at an Occupational Therapy school with a majority-minority studen…
Students' Views on Their Academic Skills Development
Providing students with the right academic support throughout their studies is a crucial element for successful degree completion and graduate outcomes. The purpose of this study is to provide insights on how academic skills development for students can be enhanced. Data were data collected from students through one‐to‐one semi‐structured interviews with Year 1 and Year 2 Psychology students. Through thematic analysis, three themes were generated…
GenAI-Enabled AI Teachers and Student Learning Engagement Across International Higher Education Contexts
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping how students engage with learning both within and beyond traditional classroom settings. In a time when the development of transferable skills is essential for enabling students to thrive in varied and rapidly evolving environments, the potential of GenAI to enhance learning engagement remains insufficiently understood. Despite rising interest in interactive, personalised learning companions…
Exploring equity and inclusion in team-based learning
BACKGROUND: Team-Based Learning (TBL) is widely used in medical education to promote active engagement, yet its structured format raises questions about how power, voice, and cultural inclusion are negotiated. Using a critical pedagogy lens can illuminate how students experience these dynamics. METHODS: This mixed-methods study explored Year 2 international medical students' experiences of inclusion, participation, and cultural responsiveness wit…
A qualitative exploration of the barriers asylum-seeking students face when accessing higher education in the UK
Since 2015, there has been a sharp upward trajectory in the number of applications for refugee status. This raises many questions for how education will assist refugee inclusion. However, accessing education after the age of 18 has been under-researched. This project looks to add to the body of knowledge as to why those from an asylum-seeker background are underrepresented in Higher Education (HE). Three key themes emerged through focus groups an…
Psychology (5 works) · Higher education (4 works) · Evaluation of Teaching Practices (3 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Transferable skills analysis (3 works) · Curriculum (2 works) · Employability (2 works)