Learned at one of those intensive schools in Florida. Just checked my logbook which reveals the following, for each flight:
1. General handling 0:50
2. General handling + turns 1:00
3. General handling + steep turns 1:05
4. General handling + stalls 1:00
5. General handling + stalls + PFLs 0:55
6. Circuits 0:55
and so it goes on. Pretty much in line with the suggestions of the OP, I think. I came back, did an hour or two with an instructor as a checkout and to get familiar with the local area, and that was that. Ten years ago now, mind you, but still flying despite all the mandatory and obligatory instructor encounters since!
Andy