How about this:
Type ratings. Develop a flexible lesson plan that focuses on strengthening a student’s weaknesses and avoids wasting simulator time on aspects they are already competent at. No brainer.
Some pilots can hand fly any old aeroplane they are thrown into. Some pilots can very quickly come to understand automated systems. There is some overlap between the two groups (some pilots are quick to adapt and learn manual and automated flying on a new type).
So so let’s learn what the individual student can and can’t do and then tailor their learning to provide the most value to them.