Constructivist pedagogy focuses on 8 key factors: 1) Learning takes place best in authentic real-world environments. 2) Social interaction and mediation are important to learning. 3) Content and skills should be relevant to learners. 4) Prior knowledge is fundamental to acquiring new content and skills. 5) Learners should develop self-regulation, mediation, and self-awareness. 6) Teachers should facilitate learning as guides. 7) Teachers should employ multiple perspectives and representations of content.