摘要：There are so many programmes that have been introduced to improve the efficiencies and competencies of Primary and Secondary level teachers and sincere efforts are being made continuously in this direction. But the situation is completely reverse in the context of t he teaching at tertiary level (+3 level). There is no teacher training programme available at this level. The need is being felt for a long time to develop teacher training programme for college teachers. Education Commission (1964-66) and National Policy on Education 1986 have already recognized the need of career and professional development of College and University teachers. Keeping this pressing need in mind the U.G.C. formulated a new scheme and established Academic Staff Colleges all over the country. Opening of Academic Staff Colleges is a modest beginning in t he right direction but teacher education programme at +3 level is yet in its embryonic st age. For the development of teacher education programme at +3 level, it is necessary to study the interaction patterns of effective teachers teaching at this level. Hence the st udy of t he interaction patt erns of these teachers will probably help in developing a programme of teacher education at tertiary level
