When you are learning something new, you are quite aware of the change that is occurring. In fact, this awareness has even been studied and can be used a mental model to acknowledge how much we think we know and how much we actually know. To learn more about the learning journey, check out the short, curated list of videos and articles.
Understanding the Learning Journey
The 4 Stages of Learning Anything
Articles
The Conscious Competence Ladder -Mindtools
Four Stages of Competence -toolshero