I think the best way to learn trading is to experience trading. It is okay if you will invest just a small amount for you to trade then try it I think 1 week is okay after that if you know how trading works then try it with a big funds for you to formally start your trading and that is to know how to trade.
Yes that is true. Experiencing trading is the best thing to do when you want to learn trading as a newbie, Investing or putting a small amount of money into trading site for just testing the risk is also a good idea since you don't know how trading works and you just figuring it out. As an average trader i also experienced that strategy in learning and i know that it is a good thing to follow by the newbies.
I agree with you, a novice should get experience. But often there is a situation where a newcomer overestimates his capabilities. He thinks he's already experienced and makes mistakes again. In trade, one must always learn