The above advice is very similar to the way I am being taught at this time. If I may add one little thing. Don't do like I did and get in the habit of using the same flying station every time you fly. Try and practice the above mentioned techniques from both ends of the runway and near the middle. Also, (wind permitting) practice your approaches or patterns in all possible directions. The wind can change on you in mid-flight and really throw you a loop if your not used to landing in the opposite direction.

Mike E