StufeSchritt

StufeSchritt is a model used to structure learning, workflows, or systems by embedding steps within levels. The term merges Stufe (level, stage) and Schritt (step) and is used in German-language writing and some educational software to describe a two-tier progression.

The model posits that progress requires mastery of defined steps at a given level. Each level contains a fixed or adaptive sequence of steps; some steps may be prerequisites for others, while completion locks in certification at that level or unlocks the next.

In practice, StufeSchritt can support mastery-oriented design and targeted feedback. It can be implemented with linear sequences, branching paths, or adaptive algorithms that adjust step difficulty based on learner performance or process metrics.

Applications include digital learning platforms, corporate training, and process-improvement workflows. It is used to communicate clear milestones, scaffold complex tasks, and facilitate tracking of progress across both discrete steps and broader stages.

Related concepts include hierarchical task analysis, scaffolding, mastery learning, and progression models. The term is not universally standardized and may be used differently across domains.