This paper presents a reflection on the use of student learning outcomes to assess the quality of teaching. Start with a small review of this problem, which is valued based on the results of the investigation, the importance which could have this type of indicators. Then we present the types of indicators (collective and individual) which are usually used for this purpose, as well as perform some considerations about possible alternatives to integrate the educational results in the assessment of teachers. Finally, it reflects on alternatives of use of learning outcomes in faculty evaluation. In all cases, it takes into account methodological criteria as well as potential ethical problems associated with them.

Teaching quality, faculty evaluation, learning outcomes, evaluation methodology, evaluation ethics.