Louisiana State University Physics & Astronomy

William Gregg
Instructor

M.A. - 1985 - University of New Orleans
Physics Teaching
B.S. - 1970 - Louisiana State University
Chemistry

Office: 279 Nicholson
Telephone: 4779-Office
E-mail:

PHYSICS EDUCATION GROUP

The Physics Education Group is involved in the development and implementation of programs to improve the teaching and learning of physics at all levels. Our group includes faculty whose expertise is in the area of physics education, as well as research faculty who voluntarily make contributions to this important area. We often collaborate with science education faculty from the LSU College of Education, and with faculty from other colleges and universities throughout the state and nation. In fact, most of our programs are either statewide or national in scope. Our activities include cognitive research to better understand how students learn physics concepts, design of new courses and curricula, development of associated curriculum materials and resources, exploring innovative educational uses for new technologies, and special enhancement programs for practicing teachers and precollege students.

Mr. Gregg does basic research on how to teach physics better by incorporating demonstrations and hands-on activities with students. He has authored, edited, and compiled two comprehensive books including written activities, demonstrations, and labs which are Activity Book for Physics Teachers and Activity Book for Chemistry Teachers, November, 1991, and co-authored the Louisiana State Physics Curriculum Guide, May, 1988.

CURRENT AND SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

THE PHYSICS TEACHER Journal, January, 1993, "An Old Optics Demonstration--Redone More Safely".
THE PHYSICS TEACHER Journal, October, 1992, "Electricity Demonstrations--A Homemade Lightning Ball".

Updated: Thu, 23-Aug-2007 3:24 PM