I think you are your own best teacher.  But that means you have to figure out how you learn and tell that person at the front of the classroom what you need.  You can't just blame the teacher but you can help them teach you.

Here's a quiz  to figure out what your PRIMARY learning style is.  Mark each comment with a 1, 2 or 3. 

1 - not so true
2 - yeah sometimes
3 - quite often

Visual 

_____ I remember information better if I write it down.
_____ Looking at the person helps keep me focused.
_____ I need a quiet place to get my work done.
_____ When I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head.
_____ I need to write down directions, not just take them verbally.
_____ Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand.
_____ I don’t always get the meaning of a joke.
_____ I doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my notebook pages.
_____ I have trouble following lectures.
_____ I react very strongly to colors.
_____ Total

Auditory 
 

_____ My papers and notebooks always seem messy.
_____ When I read, I need to use my index finger to track my place on the line.
_____ I do not follow written directions well.
_____ If I hear something, I will remember it.
_____ Writing has always been difficult for me.
_____ I often misread words from the text-(i.e.," them” for “then”).
_____ I would rather listen and learn than read and learn.
_____ I'm not very good at interpreting an individual’s body language.
_____ Pages with small print or poor quality copies are difficult for me to read.
_____ My eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine.
_____ Total

Kinesthetic/Tactile

_____ I start a project before reading the directions.
_____ I hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
_____ I prefer first to see something done and then to do it myself.
_____ I use the trial and error approach to problem-solving.
_____ I like to read my textbook while riding an exercise bike.
_____ I take frequent study breaks.
_____ I have a difficult time giving step-by-step instructions.
_____ I enjoy sports and do well at several different types of sports.
_____ I use my hands when describing things.
_____ I have to rewrite or type my class notes to reinforce the material.
_____ Total

NOW
-Add up the points for each section. 

The area you score highest in is your primary learning style.  
The second highest score is your secondary style which helps you learn.  
The  lowest points are your least helpful learning style.  

If your teacher is teaching you in your least helpful style, then you have a little work ahead of you.  Help  your teacher to understand and try to optimize your best qualities of learning. 

There are some helpful learning tips for your learning style in the  right column...

Take the Quiz to the left, then follow the instructions below to find out what kind of LEARNING STYLE you possess.

BELOW is a link to optimizing your learning style.

HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOU...   (right over here...  Push these words... now...  right now...)