A Brief Theory on Education/Teaching

You learn so you may forget. 

When you teach a child phonics, you hope they will internalize the lessons so much they don't need to expend any brain energy on the formation of words when they are reading. You learn it, so you can forget it and concentrate on the bigger issue of meaning.

You teach basic math so that the lessons are internalized and you don't need to count on your fingers when getting change at a store. You learn basics so more complex math can be done at a later time. You can intuitively understand compound interest when you know multiplication. Without it, you are lost.

Many great writers de-emphasize learning "structure" when it comes to storytelling suggesting it isn't helpful or how "real writers write." But many people who aspire to write don't actually understand or know structural basics. It's like saying, real race car drivers don't check the RPMs when they shift gears. No shit. Because they've internalized the lesson. But a kid learning to drive stick shift should probably think mechanically about the steps as they are practicing in the parking lot.