Bausteinstruktur

Bausteinstruktur is a term used in German-speaking contexts to describe the organization of modular components, often referred to as Bausteine, within a system or curriculum. The concept focuses on how discrete building blocks are arranged, linked, and sequenced to form a coherent structure. It encompasses both the design of blocks and the rules governing their combination.

In education and vocational training, a Bausteinstruktur may specify the individual blocks, their learning objectives, prerequisites, and assessment methods, as well as the recommended sequence. It supports customization for different learners and industries and enables the reuse of blocks across programs, campuses, or curricula.

In engineering, software architecture, and industrial design, the term denotes the structural design of modules and their interfaces. A Bausteinstruktur may define module boundaries, dependencies, data exchange, and integration points to ensure scalability, maintainability, and interoperability. Emphasis is often placed on loose coupling and standardized interfaces to allow flexible recombination of blocks for various products or processes.

Implementations typically include mapping educational or product goals to blocks, establishing metadata for search and retrieval, and setting governance for updating blocks. The term is not uniformly standardized; its exact meaning and scope vary by domain, organization, and regional practice.

Related concepts include modular design, curriculum design, and competency-based education, all of which share the central idea of building systems from reusable, well-defined units.