Cooperative learning can be defined as a structured form of group
work where students pursue common goals while being assessed individually
[3, 11]. The most common model of cooperative learning
found in the engineering literature is that of Johnson, Johnson
and Smith [12, 13]. This model incorporates five specific tenets,
which are individual accountability, mutual interdependence, faceto-
face promotive interaction, appropriate practice of interpersonal
skills, and regular self-assessment of team functioning. While different
cooperative learning models exist [14, 15], the core element
held in common is a focus on cooperative incentives rather than
competition to promote learning.