Nev, I agree, but that's not what is being taught now. If you watch any of the multitude of videos being posted on social media of pilots under training they're using written "do-lists". As you say it has potential to reduce situational awareness. The governing bodies seem to be pushing this line. I find it's best to use a flow, system groups or pneumonic to accomplish the procedure, then review using a check list. That way you can jump from type to type without any issues.