Background
Smit, Jan Jacob Antonie was born on February 22, 1942 in Wolmaransstad, South Africa. Son of Daniel Stephanus and Annie Elizabeth Smit.
Smit, Jan Jacob Antonie was born on February 22, 1942 in Wolmaransstad, South Africa. Son of Daniel Stephanus and Annie Elizabeth Smit.
Bachelor of Science, PU for CHE, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1964. Bachelor of Science with honors, PU for CHE, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1965. Master of Science, PU for CHE, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1970.
Doctor of Science, PU for CHE, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1977.
Teacher, Transvaal Education Department, Potchefstroom, 1966-1972;
lecturer, Potchefstroon U. Christian Higher Education, 1973-1983;
assistant professor, Potchefstroon U. Christian Higher Education, 1984-1993;
professor, Potchefstroon U. Christian Higher Education, since 1994. Director Eenheid Bevordering Onderrig Natuur-en Skeikunde, Potchefstroom,1986-. Advisor Organisation Ednl.
Resources and Technological Tng: Science and Technology Education Project Institute, South Africa, since 1993.
Member South African Institute Physics, South African Association Research in Mathematics and Science Education, South African Academy for Science, Group International de Research sur L'Enseignement de la Physique.
Married René Estelle Nel, December 18, 1965. Children: Jaco, Reinette, Janet.