Information about DHFS Museums and Learning Environments
"Situated cognition"
Situated cognition or situational learning are learning experiences using intentional social interactions and human artifacts to generate cognitive fields based on interdisciplinary principles. These "beyond classroom" settings stimulate learning by engineering different life spaces. The list below includes residence hall settings using two modes of transformative learning experiences: reflective (intension) and active (extension) interaction. Students learn while passing by, socializing, studying, attending meetings and programs, dining, and simply living in our facilities.
We encourage our visitors to learn more about the variety of transformative learning environments that we sponsor.
Longhorn Art Series
Approaching Herd
Frank Reaugh
Art in the university's residence halls provides opportunities for shared experiences, promotes critical thinking and reflection skills, understanding and appreciation of difference, and provides transformative learning experiences for the Division of Housing and Food Service residents. It adds dimension, depth, and character to
the environment. It encourages interaction, builds community among residents,and provides opportunities for lifelong learning and personal growth.
Gallery of Great Texas Women
The Gallery of Great Texas Women is a Division of Housing and Food Service learning environment located in Kinsolving Residence Hall.
The gallery presents the stories of hardship, sacrifices, triumphs, and historic achievements of Texas women who brought glory and fame to Texas throughout its proud history. The goal is that gallery visitors develop an appreciation of the diversity and impact Texas women have made. The gallery features photographs, biographical information and quotes of 50 women who were born in or made their significant contributions while living in Texas.
Gallery of Texas Cultures
The Gallery of Texas Cultures is a Division of Housing and Food Service learning environment located in the Jester West Residence Hall.
The gallery recognizes, celebrates, and affirms the historical and contemporary impact of 27 cultural groups of Texas by examining how each culture made contributions in politics, education, the arts and sciences. Here, visitors develop an appreciation for the diversity and differences of Texan cultures. The gallery also enhances the cultural community while providing a warm and inviting space for meetings, programs, and learning.
Gallery of Texas Rivers
The Gallery of Texas Rivers is a Division of Housing and Food Service learning environment located throughout Duren Residence Hall.
The gallery tells the many stories of how Texas rivers, which meander through 191,000 miles of varied landscape, have played a major role in the state's history.
The UTree Gallery
The UTree Gallery is a collaboration between the Division of Housing and Food Service and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. We hope this website will transform the UT campus into an interactive learning environment.
As you walk around, look at the trees and plants around you and use this site to discover more about these vital natural resources. Learn how to recognize different varieties and the importance of native species to our ecosystem.
