Recitation works best when you recite concepts in your own words. When you repeat something out loud, you anchor the concept in two different senses. To get sound working for you, talk over your coursework with a friend. When you read a chapter, summarize its parts, bit by bit, out loud as you go along. Explain it to yourself.
Repetition is also important.
It is the most common memory device because it works. Repeat a concept out loud until you know it, then say it five more times. Write it down. Our muscles have better memories than our heads. Note-taking is a muscle activity.