This module, developed by the Research Applications for Teaching (RAFT) project, was written to introduce the preservice teacher to the research base for effective teaching. Particular attention was given to the characteristics of teachers and teaching found in research literature to be associated with achievement and the development of positive attitudes in students. In completing the module, students reflect on the traits of their most effective teacher. They respond to a battery of instruments to determine whether their personal trait profiles are congruous with those identified with effective teachers. Students also observe the classroom performance of an effective teacher and record their observations on a research instrument. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of educational research and consider how that research on effective teachers is done. Instruction in this module is interactive in nature. It features much student discussion and active participation. (JD)