I think the take away is to be aware of what is happening under the cowl and pay attention to, and understand, what the gauge readings are telling you
Speaking of gauges I don't make a point of noting the airspeed is working as the instrument is not required for safe flight. I got all of my students to fly a full take off circuit and landing with the ASI and the Altimeter covered up.
For tailwheel training I make a point of telling the students not to look at the ASI on the takeoff roll. If they are looking at the ASI they are not looking out the windshield to keep the aircraft straight. You don't need an airspeed anyway the aircraft will tell you when it is ready to fly