Enhancing Cooperative Learning in Process Plant Design Course Through Reflection Tool

Cooperative learning is a highly effective instructional approach in engineering education which promotes active participation, collaboration, and shared responsibility among students. In the context of Process Plant Design (PPD) course, the integration of reflection tool such as Teammates can enhance the students’ cooperative learning experience, especially in completing their integrated design project (IDP). The Teammates reflection tool provides a structured framework for peer evaluation and self-assessment within teams. By utilizing this tool, students can assess their teammates’ contributions based on predefined criteria and provide constructive feedback. Additionally, this tool prompts self-reflection, enabling students to critically analyze their own performance and identify areas for improvement. It was found that integrating Teammates reflection tool in PPD course for project-based learning yielded several positive outcomes, including (1) fostered accountability and equal distribution of workload within teams, (2) facilitated structured feedback for effective communication and collaboration, as well as (3) encouraged metacognition and self-reflection.