I start the same way. First: lots of accelerate/stop until they can control direction and attitude on the ground. Next: airborne to look at co-ordination, stalls, operate any systems, simulated emergencies, and generally settle-in. Next: lots of circuits in different wind conditions and with slips of various types. Finally: if the stude wants we go to a tarmac runway for a few circuits.
If I take someone to the nearest airfield that has a longer runway I first have to ring-up to book (they may say "no") and my student will have to pay over £20 for each landing
. During the circuit detail we may be put into several orbits on downwind or base, or get told to land or leave the airspace. It's not unknown to only achieve 5 circuits in an hour - plus transit time.
If only larger airfields were as plentiful and as helpful in the UK as they are in the US.
HFD