Well yes, but that is a different application of rudder. You had to use the rudder to make your turns. It is similar to switching from holding the steering wheel of your car with your right hand to your left. Granted, it feels a little weird the first time, but a rookie should have at least SOME practice doing this just from taxiing. The point I am making is that using the rudder as a "forth" control is way down on my list of priorities when it comes to learning how to fly. I'm not saying that it isn't needed, it (IMO) is just not something you need to throw into an already overwhelmed brain right away.