Use flash cards with other people. Teach the material to someone else. Study in a quiet setting. When you are reading, stop periodically to think about what you have read. Write short summaries of what the material means to you.
Factual learners prefer concrete, specific facts, data, and detailed experimentation.
Ask the instructor how ideas and concepts apply in practice. Ask for specific examples of the ideas and concepts. Brainstorm specific examples with classmates or by yourself. Think about how theories make specific connections with the real world. Theoretical learners are more comfortable with big-picture ideas, symbols, and new concepts.