My two-pennorth for what it's worth. During circuit work & an EFATO I hadn't a clue where I was for a few mins. A mile out of the usual circuit pattern & it all looks different. Could it not be an idea if Instructors spent more time showing the outer edges of the "circuit" than just the up round & down bit?
D.O Loss of awareness is just that. Where the hell is the dead side/overhead?