Mark,

I know exactly what you mean. I never just complete and learn a tutorial - I'll finish one, forget most of it, do it again, forget some of it, do it again, become unsure whether I got it all, do it again, etc.

Anyways, I don't think you've asked any "dumb" questions. They just happen to be more philosophical than technical in nature, and because it's Anders' philosophy of teaching that you're asking about, it's best to ask him directly. I only know that the main tenet of his teaching style is to do it in a way that keeps students motivated and hopefully even inspired.

Sascha