Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Sharing Best Practices

Matthew Whitwell
This workshop will bring together DofE schools to share best practices in running the Award. It aims to pool knowledge between schools and establish a network of Award Coordinators and Leaders within Asia to provide support, guidance, and share resources.
About Matthew
As an experienced educator and school leader, I have a passion for creating meaningful and inclusive learning experiences for students across both primary and secondary education. With a BA (Hons) in Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture, an MA in Education, and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, I bring a well-rounded academic background to my leadership and teaching roles.
Currently, I serve as the Deputy Head of Secondary at Lanna International School, where I oversee educational programmes, support staff development, and foster student growth. I also teach coordinate the CIPQ (Cambridge International Project Qualification), and lead as the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Coordinator.
I am committed to driving innovation in education and empowering students to reach their full potential, while supporting teachers in building effective, research-based practices in the classroom.








