how do you improve you concentration in class?

Question

hi! everytime im in class and the proffessor is lecturing, i cant get myself to pay attention, sometimes is a song stuck in my head, or a girl i cant stop staring at, please help, i already sit in the front of the class, so whut can help me concentrate and pay attention in class????

Answer 1

get plenty of sleep. eat right. try taking notes while (s)he speaks.
if all else fails, get a small tape recorder and listen to the lectures while you drive or work-out etc.
works like a charm :D

Answer 2

Try to anticipate the main ideas of the coming lecture:
Look over your notes of the previous lecture and read the course material.
If you have questions about material from the previous class or text, ask the instructor before class about them
Prepare a few questions
you expect to be answered on new material if possible
Resist distractions
by sitting in front of the room away from disruptive classmates and by focusing on the instructor through active listening and note taking
Put yourself in the "mood" with
attentive expression and posture; do not sprawl
Shift position in your seat every so often
Don't sit frozen in one position
Shifting on occasion will help keep the blood circulating,
send more oxygen to your brain, and help you remain alert
When appropriate: ask a question, ask for more clarity,
or engage an instructor and the class in dialogue
Train yourself not to give in to distractions
The Spider Technique

Hold a vibrating tuning fork next to a spider web. The spider will react and come looking for what is vibrating the web. Do it several times and the spider "wises up" and knows there's no bug and doesn't come looking.

You can learn that. When someone enters the room, or when a door slams, do not allow yourself to participate. Rather, keep your concentration on what's in front of you.

Form a tunnel between you and the lecturer

Practice letting people move or cough without having to look at them - just let them "be out there" as you focus on what is being taught
When talking with someone, keep your attention on that person, look at his face, and note what is being said. Let the rest of the world just be "out there."
Use the "Be here now" technique to help you regain concentration when you do become distracted momentarily.

Answer 3

the night before class try to get plenty of sleep. try to constantly keep notes and ask questions to keep yourself alert in class.

Answer 4

You get the most adorable question award today!!!!
I guess it's pretty normal. you just kind of mentally repeat what the teacher is saying back to yourself. Almost like you're mentally mimicking him. sounds looney, but it works!