Even for an entry level class, assuming that was the case, I think "always" overstates the case for autofocus. Not least, it sets people up for a fall when they get overheard passing on their "wisdom" by someone who adheres to a different "always".
If I were teaching a beginners class and found myself asked if people should always use autofocus, I would aim for a much less partisan statement, such as "you will probably find you get a higher percentage of decent snaps by using automatic settings when you don't have time to carefully set things up". For myself, I revel in doing things manually and experimenting with the available options.
Wulf
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