Sit at the front of the classroom and away from windows and anything that might divert your attention away from the professor, advises Oregon State University's Student Success Center. Because you learn by looking, you may tend to be distracted by any interesting visual. You will also get more eye contact from the professor which may help you to absorb the material.
Put yourself in an environment that is visually free of distractions. A library carrel, or other small enclosed study space that is big enough for one person, would be ideal. Combine your class notes with your reading notes and make them into charts and maps. These tools will help you to "see" the material (or visualize it) when you need to prepare for a quiz, class discussion or test.
Outline essays and essay exams before you begin to write. This approach will give you visual cues. The outline does not need to be formal but taking the time to develop it will help you to remember what to include and will help your thoughts to flow more fluently.
Sit at or near the front of the classroom. This approach will force you to listen to the professor more carefully. Talk in the classroom when invited to do so. Make an effort to take notes, which may be a challenge for you. If you have this learning style, you will want to devote yourself to listening but you will need them later.
Devise jingles and rhymes when you study that you can repeat aloud to help you remember key concepts, recommends Oregon State University's Academic Success Center. These aids will require that you first pull key concepts from your notes. Also, find opportunities to tutor others so that can hear yourself explain the material. When reading, read difficult passages aloud, and in the text margin, make a note of your understanding of it so that you won't have to waste time rereading.
Read test directions aloud, if only as a barely audible murmur. You will also want to rely on your jingles, rhymes and other mnemonic devices for a test. If you have repeated them often enough, you will be able to "hear" your repetitions without saying them aloud.
Participate in class discussions. Sit near the front of the room where you will get more eye contact from the professor. Take notes, which will give you something active to do, other than passively listening. According to Purdue University--Calumet, sitting at the front of the classroom enhances physiological readiness to engage in activities such as learning.
"Use direct involvement, physical manipulation, imagery, and 'hands on' activities to improve motivation, interest, and memory" when you study, advises Oregon State University's Academic Success Center. You can do this by making flash cards which will give you something to manipulate. Also, make charts to create imagery and a flow of information. When possible, use manipulatives such as lab equipment.
Role-play exams by putting yourself in a similar timed environment and writing out answers to test questions that you anticipate. Also, tutor someone else to enact the role of the teacher and to engage in questions and answers.