That's a nail on the head. I am just amazed at your use of "sometime" in your reply. I had thought that all initial training was like that. I show you, follow me through, you do it (with correction if necessary). Aviation has moved on...=)
On my initial jet training, non Boeing or Airbus, I was thought of the technique of residual thrust/slow retardation to cushion landing. Maybe that has been left behind too by Airbus.
However you want to see it, Airbus is just different. No negativity intended at all.