I'd agree with those who say too much instruction is done "by numbers". Aside from speeds, COUNTLESS times I've had PPLs, told they're number x behind something a lot bigger & faster than them turn onto base in very dangerous proximity because "I was taught to turn base at that village" or variations thereon.
On a slightly different tack, I first got my licence (pilot, that is) overseas and was taught stall recovery before I was allowed solo, but two types of stall - a cruise/climb stall, clean a/c, full or cruise power, s&l - and an approach stall; gear down, flaps down, low power & in a turn, all simulating turning onto base or final which is in my mind the most dangerous place for a tyro. I was speaking to just such a tyro today, & he lead me to believe the "approach stall" isn't taught prior to a student soloing. Is this correct?